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Deuteronomy 18:14 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. possess: or, inherit”
Deuteronomy 18:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:14
For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners—Me'onenim (observers of times) likely refers to those who interpreted omens from clouds or practiced astrology. Qosemim (diviners) encompasses various techniques for discerning the future or the will of deities—examining animal entrails, casting lots, observing bird flight patterns. These practices assumed that hidden knowledge could be obtained through manipulation of supernatural forces.But as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do—The Hebrew natan (suffered/permitted) indica...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:14
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“Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.”
“Yes, I know that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also withheld you from sinning against me. Therefore I didn't allow you to touch her.,And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.,וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו הָאֱלֹהִים בַּחֲלֹם גַּם אָנֹכִי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי בְתָם־לְבָבְךָ עָשִׂיתָ זֹּאת וָאֶחְשֹׂךְ גַּם־אָנֹכִי אוֹתְךָ מֵחֲטוֹ־לִי עַל־כֵּן לֹא־נְתַתִּיךָ לִנְגֹּעַ אֵלֶיהָ׃ ,And God said unto him in the dream: Yea”
“one who uses divination”
“He sheweth his word unto Jacob”