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Deuteronomy 28:13 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”
Deuteronomy 28:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:13
The promise 'the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail' uses imagery of leadership versus subordination. 'Above only, and... not beneath' emphasizes superiority and blessing. This isn't promising arrogant domination but covenantal precedence—Israel was to be God's showcase nation, demonstrating the benefits of knowing and serving the true God. The condition is explicit: 'if that thou hearken unto the commandments... observe and do them.' The promise is certain but not unconditional. Christ, as the ultimate obedient Son, is supremely 'head' (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22), and belie...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:13
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“if you shall listen diligently to the voice of Yahweh your God”
“who shall hear all these statutes”
“that”
“his enemies”
“palm branch and reed”