Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 30:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 30:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 30 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;”
Deuteronomy 30:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:17
But if thine heart turn away (כִּי־יִפְנֶה לְבָבְךָ ki-yifneh levavkha)—panah means to turn or turn aside, while levav (heart) represents the inner will and affections. Apostasy begins internally before manifesting in external idolatry. So that thou wilt not hear—the Hebrew shema means not just auditory perception but covenantal obedience and allegiance. Refusing to "hear" God's voice means rejecting His authority.Be drawn away, and worship other gods—shadach (drawn away) suggests seduction or enticement, picturing idolatry as spiritual adultery. The progression is clear: heart turns → refuses...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 30:17
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“For the turning away of the simple shall slay them”
“and turn aside to fables.”
“brothers”
“how much more will we not escape who turn away from him who warns from heaven”
“that the light has come into the world”
“or woman”
“The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.”
“you shall be consumed”
“that his heart not turn away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.”
“You shall not go among them”