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Deuteronomy 34:9 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 34:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 34 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Deuteronomy 34:9 (KJV)
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Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons of Israel listened to him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. (DEU 34:9)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:9
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him. The phrase male ruakh khokhmah (full of the spirit of wisdom) indicates not native intelligence but divine endowment for leadership. Khokhmah here means practical skill for governance and warfare, not merely philosophical insight. The samakh yadav (laying on of hands) symbolized authority transfer and Holy Spirit impartation, a pattern continued in apostolic practice (Acts 6:6; 1 Timothy 4:14).Joshua's filling follows Moses' hands-laying (Numbers 27:18-23), demonstrating that spiritual authority ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 34:9
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“the spirit of counsel and might”
“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
“they laid their hands on them.”
“because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”
“and they received the Holy Spirit.”
“that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?”
“they said”
“I have done according to your word: behold”
“when they had gone over”
“in wisdom”