Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 4:6 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 4:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 4 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Deuteronomy 4:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:6
Covenant obedience serves as evangelistic witness—'this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations.' The Hebrew 'chakhmah' (wisdom) and 'binah' (understanding) indicate not mere intellectual knowledge but practical righteousness reflecting divine character. God's law, when lived out, demonstrates His superiority over pagan religions and philosophies. This verse anticipates the Reformed doctrine of sanctification as the church's primary apologetic—transformed lives validate gospel truth (1 Peter 2:12). Israel's obedience was to magnify Yahweh's glory before watching natio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 4:6
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“'Behold”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”
“from all kings of the earth”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts”
“they are dismayed and taken: behold”
“restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure”
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”
“for your commandments are always with me.”