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Deuteronomy 6:16 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.”
Deuteronomy 6:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:16
The prohibition 'Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah' forbids testing God through demanding signs or doubting His promises. At Massah (Exodus 17:1-7), Israel demanded water, questioning whether God was among them. Tempting God manifests as: demanding proof beyond His Word, challenging His power or faithfulness, and presuming upon His grace. Jesus quotes this verse resisting Satan's temptation (Matthew 4:7), demonstrating proper trust in God's promises without demanding miraculous validation. Faith trusts God's Word; unbelief demands additional proof.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:16
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“{Massah means testing.} and Meribah”
“said to him”
“Again, it is written, 'You shall not test the Lord, your God.'{Deuteronomy 6:16}”
“as at Meribah”
“as in the provocation”
“as some of them tested”
“and said”
“Sea of Reeds}”
“and spoke”
“and he was sanctified in them.”