Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 26:16 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 26:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 26 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Call to Obedience
“This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
Deuteronomy 26:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:16
This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments—Moses transitions from specific laws to summary exhortation. Ha-yom hazeh (הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה, 'this day') emphasizes immediacy and urgency—the covenant is now, requiring present decision. Thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul—obedience must be wholehearted, not external compliance. The phrase echoes the Shema (6:5): 'Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.'This verse establishes that covenant obedience isn't mere legal conformity but heart devotio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 26:16
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“keep my commandments.”
“the God of your fathers”
“when we love God and keep his commandments.”
“that you may be strong”
“that he might humble you”
“and keep his charge”
“Israel”
“that shall you observe to do: you shall not add thereto”
“I am with you always”
“the statutes”