Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 31:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 31:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 31 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of the strangers of the land, whither they go to be among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them. sleep: Heb. lie down”
Deuteronomy 31:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:16
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers—the euphemism for death emphasizes rest and reunion. And this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of the strangers of the land—God's prophecy of inevitable apostasy. The sexual metaphor zanah (זָנָה, 'commit fornication') depicted idolatry as spiritual adultery, violating the exclusive covenant relationship. And will forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them—the predicted rebellion would constitute covenant violation.God's foreknowledge of Israel's failure didn't excuse their sin or neg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 31:16
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“and served the Baals”
“the God of their fathers”
“and served other gods: therefore I will save you no more.”
“lest they play the prostitute after their gods”
“and played the prostitute because of your renown”
“who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality”
“and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he forsook God who made him”
“for she is not my wife”
“which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.”
“and you shall sleep with your fathers”