Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 17:11 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.”
Deuteronomy 17:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:11
According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee (עַל־פִּי הַתּוֹרָה, al-pi hatorah)—'according to the mouth of the Torah'—their teaching must align with revealed law, not personal opinion. According to the judgment which they shall tell thee (הַמִּשְׁפָּט, hamishpat)—their application of law to specific cases.Thou shalt not decline from the sentence...to the right hand, nor to the left—absolute language prohibiting any deviation. This doesn't mean blind obedience—their authority derives from faithfulness to Torah (v. 11a). When authorities contradict God's word, higher allegia...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:11
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“to observe to do according to all the law”
“as supreme;”
“that you not turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left;”
“Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.”
“Is the hand of Joab with you in all this? The woman answered”
“to be obedient”
“and that he not turn aside from the commandment”
“Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.”
“to the right hand”
“for there is no authority except from God”