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Deuteronomy 18:16 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 18:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.”
Deuteronomy 18:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 18:16
According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb—This recalls the theophany at Sinai (Exodus 19-20; Deuteronomy 5:23-27) when Israel, terrified by the direct divine presence, begged Moses to serve as mediator. Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not—The people's fear was appropriate reverence (Hebrews 12:18-21), recognizing that sinful humanity cannot directly encounter God's holiness and survive.This verse establishes the theological rationale for prophetic mediation. God accommodates human weakness by sp...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 18:16
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“Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don't let God speak with us, lest we die.”
“which Yahweh spoke with you on the mountain out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly.”
“when you heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness”
“and the voice of words; which those who heard it begged that not one more word should be spoken to them”