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Deuteronomy 32:47 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 32 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”
Deuteronomy 32:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:47
Moses concludes his instruction with a solemn declaration emphasizing Scripture's vital importance. The phrase ki lo-davar req hu mikkem (כִּי לֹא־דָבָר רֵק הוּא מִכֶּם, 'for it is not a vain thing for you') uses req (רֵק), meaning empty, worthless, or idle. God's Word isn't trivial, optional, or peripheral to life—it's essential. The emphatic assertion ki hu chayyeikhem (כִּי הוּא חַיֵּיכֶם, 'because it is your life') identifies Torah with life itself. Not merely a guide to life or aid for living, but life's very essence. This echoes Deuteronomy 8:3 ('man does not live by bread alone but by e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 32:47
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“he shall live in them: I am Yahweh.”
“and health to their whole body.”
“when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”
“and grace for your neck.”
“He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.,For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:,,,,,,,,”
“that I have set before you life and death”
“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”
“through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;”
“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“The one who does them will live by them.{Leviticus 18:5}”