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Deuteronomy 12:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.”
Deuteronomy 12:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:9
The explanation for current flexibility: 'For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.' The dual destination—'rest' (menuchah, מְנוּחָה) and 'inheritance' (nachalah, נַחֲלָה)—describes both cessation from wandering and permanent land possession. Until settled, full covenant stipulations don't apply. But once Israel possesses the land and enjoys rest from enemies, worship centralization must begin. Hebrews 3-4 applies 'rest' typologically to salvation in Christ and eschatological rest. Israel's physical rest foreshadows spiritual rest in Mes...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:9
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“who has given rest to his people Israel”
“They won't enter into my rest.”
“when Yahweh your God has given you rest from all your enemies round about”
“and depart! For this is not your resting place”
“he would not have spoken afterward of another day.”
“who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”
“Yahweh”