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Deuteronomy 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.”
Deuteronomy 8:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 8:6
The 'Therefore' connects the previous verses' description of God's provision (vv. 2-5) with the command to obedience. Because God has proven faithful, keep His commandments. 'To walk in his ways' (lalekheth bidrakhav) means comprehensive life orientation, not isolated acts of obedience. 'To fear him' (le-yir'ah oto) is reverential awe, not servile terror—the appropriate response to God's holiness and goodness. This fear motivates obedience from love and respect, not self-preservation. The threefold structure (keep commandments, walk in ways, fear Him) encompasses belief, behavior, and affectio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 8:6
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“that you may live”
“and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he has done for you.”
“to walk in your ways”
“and shall show them the way in which they must walk”
“who walks in his ways.”
“walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.”