Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 32:9 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 32 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. lot: Heb. cord”
Deuteronomy 32:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance (ki cheleq YHWH 'ammo Ya'aqob chebel nachalato)—cheleq (portion) and nachala (inheritance) reverse expected language. Israel inherits Canaan from God, but remarkably, God claims Israel as HIS inheritance. Chebel (measuring line/allotted portion) was used in land distribution (Joshua 17:5); God measured out Israel for Himself.This mutual inheritance establishes reciprocal covenant relationship: God possesses Israel, and Israel possesses God (Psalm 16:5: 'The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance'). The imagery portrays ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 32:9
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“The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.”
“a royal priesthood”
“and your inheritance”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“to be your inheritance”
“The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hosts is his name.”
“as he has promised you”
“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself”
“that they might set forth my praise.”
“Yahweh”