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Deuteronomy 12:32 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.”
Deuteronomy 12:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:32
The concluding command: 'What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.' This establishes sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) principle. The Hebrew shamar (שָׁמַר, guard/observe) demands protection of God's revealed word. Two temptations are prohibited: adding to (yasaph, יָסַף) and subtracting from (gara, גָרַע) Scripture. Human tradition must not supplement divine revelation; liberal reductionism must not edit uncomfortable commands. God's word is complete, sufficient, and authoritative. This command is repeated in Deuteronomy 4:2 and echoed...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:32
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“neither shall you diminish from it”
“if anyone adds to them”
“to observe to do according to all the law”
“lest he reprove you”
“to keep all his commandments which I command you this day”
“I am with you always”