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Deuteronomy 4:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 4:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 4 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
Deuteronomy 4:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:19
The prohibition extends to celestial worship—'sun, moon, and stars.' The phrase 'be driven to worship them' acknowledges idolatry's seductive pull and humanity's natural inclination toward creature worship. These luminaries, 'which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations,' were created to serve humanity (Genesis 1:14-18), not to be worshiped. Astrolatry perverted God's good gifts into false deities. The danger of being 'driven' suggests both external pressure (pagan culture) and internal corruption (sinful nature). Only sovereign grace prevents idolatry's gravitational pull.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 4:19
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“and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator”
“and worshiped them”
“and made an Asherah”
“and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars.”
“and all their vast array.”
“and made them molten images”
“even you alone; you have made heaven”
“Sun”
“sun and moon! Praise him”
“the night is also yours. You have prepared the light and the sun.”