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Deuteronomy 23:5 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.”
Deuteronomy 23:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:5
Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.This verse celebrates divine sovereignty and covenant love. The threefold repetition of 'the LORD thy God' emphasizes personal relationship and God's covenant faithfulness to Israel. Despite Balaam's professional expertise in cursing and Moab's substantial payment, God absolutely controlled the outcome. The Hebrew verb haphak (הָפַךְ, 'turned') denotes complete reversal—not merely blocking the curse but transforming it into the opposi...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:5
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“nor choose you”
“who can be against us?”
“he lay down as a lion”
“being rich in mercy”
“which is for the moment”
“and said”
“remember now what Balak king of Moab devised”
“they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election”
“[saying]”
“he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet; [Everyone] shall receive of your words.”