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Deuteronomy 6:13 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.”
Deuteronomy 6:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:13
The triple command 'fear the LORD...serve him...swear by his name' defines comprehensive covenant loyalty. The Hebrew 'yare' (fear) includes reverential awe producing obedience. 'Serve' ('abad') indicates devoted worship and daily life orientation toward God. Swearing by God's name means invoking Him as ultimate witness to truth. Together, these commands require exclusive devotion—heart, actions, and speech aligned with God alone. This verse restates the first commandment's demand for undivided loyalty. Jesus quotes this text when rejecting Satan's temptation (Matthew 4:10), demonstrating its ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:13
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“Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'{Deuteronomy 6:13}”
“and by his name shall you swear.”
“Get behind me,{TR and NU read Go away instead of Get behind me} Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'{Deuteronomy 6:13}”
“and fear him”
“Israel”
“for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.”
“if they will diligently learn the ways of my people”
“the word is gone forth from my mouth [in] righteousness”
“and because they are hid from my eyes.”