Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 12:11 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: your choice: Heb. the choice of your vows”
Deuteronomy 12:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:11
The command restated: 'Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you.' The phrase 'to cause his name to dwell there' (לְשַׁכֵּן שְׁמוֹ שָׁם, leshaken shemo sham) uses Tabernacle language—God's Name/Presence dwells at the chosen sanctuary. The comprehensive 'all that I command you' (repeated from v.6) emphasizes total obedience. Worship isn't à la carte; all prescribed elements must be brought. This creates accountability—the central sanctuary makes worship public, not private or hidden, preventin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:11
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“you and your household.”
“to put his name there”
“between blood and blood”
“of the flock and the herd”
“where he lives as a foreigner”
“and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.,Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.,,,,,,,,”
“which you shall bring in from your land that Yahweh your God gives you; and you shall put it in a basket”
“there you shall offer your burnt offerings”
“even toward the place of which you have said”
“a place for you to dwell in forever.”