Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 4:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 4:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 4 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
Deuteronomy 4:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:9
The double command 'take heed...keep thy soul diligently' employs intensive Hebrew construction ('shamar...shamar me'od') demanding utmost vigilance. The warning against forgetting God's mighty acts addresses the human tendency toward spiritual amnesia. The command to 'teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons' establishes transgenerational covenant responsibility. This verse articulates the Reformed principle of covenant succession—believers must intentionally disciple their children and grandchildren. Forgetting God's works leads to covenant unfaithfulness; remembrance sustains faith across ge...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 4:9
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“and shall talk of them when you sit in your house”
“talking of them”
“and our fathers have told us.”
“to the end that he may command his children and his household after him”
“Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day”
“don't provoke your children to wrath”
“that we may do all the words of this law.”
“saying”
“attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.”
“sons”