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Deuteronomy 26:19 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 26:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 26 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken.”
Deuteronomy 26:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:19
And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made—God's purpose for Israel was exaltation among nations, not political dominance but moral and spiritual preeminence. In praise, and in name, and in honour—the Hebrew lit-hilah, ul-shem, ul-tif'arah (לִתְהִלָּה וּלְשֵׁם וּלְתִפְאָרָה) means for praise, for fame/reputation, and for beauty/glory. Israel's distinctiveness would attract nations to worship Yahweh (see Isaiah 60:1-3, Zechariah 8:23). And that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken—the ultimate purpose: holiness, separation unto God and reflectio...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 26:19
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“if you shall listen diligently to the voice of Yahweh your God”
“a royal priesthood”
“above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.”
“that has a god so near to them”
“The redeemed of Yahweh: and you shall be called Sought out”
“and a holy nation.' These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.,And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel., וְאַתֶּם תִּהְיוּ־לִי מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲנִים וְגוֹי קָדוֹשׁ אֵלֶּה הַדְּבָרִים אֲשֶׁר תְּדַבֵּר אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ ,and ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”
“the faithful witness”
“as living stones”
“and earrings in your ears”
“for a praise and for a glory”