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Deuteronomy 32:50 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 32 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people:”
Deuteronomy 32:50 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:50
And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people—the Hebrew phrase wēʾāsaptā ʾel-ʿammȇḵā (וְאֱסַפְתָּ אֶל־עַמֶּךָ, 'and be gathered to your people') is a euphemism for death used of Abraham (Genesis 25:8), Ishmael (Genesis 25:17), Isaac (Genesis 35:29), and Jacob (Genesis 49:29). It implies conscious afterlife and reunion with ancestors. As Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people (Numbers 20:22-29)—Moses will die as Aaron did, on a mountain, outside the Promised Land.The parallel between Moses and Aaron is intentional—both sinned at Meri...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 32:50
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“and died in a good old age”
“and died there”
“and was gathered to his people.”
“because you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.”
“and shall stand in your lot”
“And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.”
“he gathered up his feet into the bed”