Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 32:18 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 32 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.”
Deuteronomy 32:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:18
Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful—ṣûr yĕlādĕkā (צוּר יְלָדְךָ) uses the verb yālad, typically for childbirth, creating powerful imagery: God as both father who begets and mother who gives birth. Unmindful (תֵּשִׁי) means to neglect or forget, implying deliberate inattention, not mere forgetfulness.Hast forgotten God that formed thee—mĕḥōlĕlekā (מְחֹלְלֶךָ) from ḥûl means to writhe in labor, again using maternal imagery. The double metaphor (father begetting, mother birthing) emphasizes both God's creative power and nurturing care. This parallels Isaiah 49:15: 'Can a woman forget h...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 32:18
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“and have not remembered the rock of your strength. Therefore you plant pleasant plants”
“or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.”
“their Savior”
“his work is perfect”
“and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall.”
“or spread forth our hands to a strange god;”
“and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he forsook God who made him”
“who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt”
“in not keeping his commandments”
“if you shall forget Yahweh your God”