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Deuteronomy 6:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.”
Deuteronomy 6:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:17
The emphatic command 'Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God' employs intensive Hebrew construction ('shamar tishmoru'—keep ye shall surely keep) demanding scrupulous obedience. The comprehensive scope 'his testimonies, and his statutes' covers all revealed will: moral law (testimonies of God's character), ceremonial regulations (statutes), and civil ordinances. Diligent keeping requires continuous attention, not sporadic effort. The phrase 'which he hath commanded thee' grounds obligation in divine authority. This verse illustrates the Reformed understanding that sanct...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:17
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“to do it”
“that we should fully obey them.”
“beloved”
“my beloved brothers”
“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you.”
“and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently”
“the statutes”
“if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day”