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Deuteronomy 4:20 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 4:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 4 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace, even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of inheritance, as ye are this day.”
Deuteronomy 4:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:20
Israel's election is grounded in God's redemptive act—'brought you forth out of the iron furnace, even out of Egypt.' The 'iron furnace' metaphor depicts Egypt's cruel bondage and suffering, yet also God's refining purpose (cf. 1 Peter 1:6-7). The purpose clause 'to be unto him a people of inheritance' reveals divine election: God chose Israel not for inherent merit but to be His treasured possession. The Hebrew 'nachalah' (inheritance) indicates permanent, covenantal relationship. This prefigures New Covenant election where God redeems His people from sin's bondage to be His prized possession...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 4:20
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“and your inheritance”
“out of the iron furnace”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“which you brought out by your great power and by your outstretched arm.”
“For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.”
“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself”
“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“why do you make us to err from your ways”
“a royal priesthood”
“and said”