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Deuteronomy 31:26 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 31:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 31 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:26
Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God—the law-book was placed beside, not inside, the ark (which contained only the Ten Commandments tablets, Hebrews 9:4). The Hebrew mi-tzad (מִצַּד) means 'on the side of' or 'beside.' That it may be there for a witness against thee—the book functioned as legal testimony in the covenant lawsuit between Yahweh and Israel. Its presence ensured Israel couldn't claim ignorance of covenant stipulations when judgment came.The law-book's placement beside the ark symbolized several truths: (1) comprehensive ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 31:26
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“and teach you it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths”
“inquire of Yahweh for me”
“when Yahweh made a covenant with the children of Israel”
“I have found the book of the law in the house of Yahweh. Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan”
“Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of Yahweh [given] by Moses.”
“through the law”
“it speaks to those who are under the law”