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Deuteronomy 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Deuteronomy 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.”
Deuteronomy 8:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 8:4
The miraculous preservation of clothing and protection of feet demonstrates God's comprehensive care extending to ordinary physical needs. The Hebrew balah (waxed old/wore out) normally describes inevitable decay, but God suspended natural deterioration. Forty years without new clothing or swollen feet from constant travel is supernatural provision. This detail emphasizes that God's care encompasses both spectacular (manna from heaven) and mundane (preserved sandals) needs. The principle is Matthew 6:25-33—the same God who feeds birds and clothes flowers will provide for His children. This ord...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 8:4
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“forty years did you sustain them in the wilderness”
“and your shoe has not grown old on your foot.”
“who betrayed him”