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Deuteronomy 5:29 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!”
Deuteronomy 5:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:29
God's lament 'O that there were such an heart in them' reveals divine desire for genuine inward transformation, not mere external compliance. The Hebrew 'mi-yitten' (who will give/O that) expresses deep longing. God desires 'that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always'—permanent, heartfelt obedience flowing from reverential love. The promise 'that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever' shows obedience brings multi-generational blessing. This verse anticipates the new covenant where God writes law on hearts (Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:26-27). Only soverei...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:29
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“and your righteousness as the waves of the sea:”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“and keep his charge”
“If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.,Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.,,,,,,,,”
“and his commandments”
“that they understood this”
“that Israel would walk in my ways!”
“who walk according to Yahweh's law.”