Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 7:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 7:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 7 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:”
Deuteronomy 7:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:2
The command to 'utterly destroy' (herem) and 'make no covenant' establishes absolute separation from idolatry. This wasn't ethnic hatred but theological necessity—compromise with wickedness inevitably leads to corruption. The prohibition against showing mercy (lo techonnem) doesn't contradict God's merciful character but reflects the severity required when confronting systemic evil. Reformed theology recognizes that God's love and wrath are not contradictory but complementary aspects of His holiness. The New Testament parallel is the believer's complete separation from sin (Romans 6:1-2) and w...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 7:2
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“And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?”
“nor with their gods.”
“that Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance”
“utterly destroying them; there was none left who breathed: and he burnt Hazor with fire.”
“to deliver you”
“and the king of it”
“Our life for yours, if you don't talk about this business of ours; and it shall be, when Yahweh gives us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.”
“when Israel had made an end of killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the field”
“and will confuse them with a great confusion”