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Deuteronomy 9:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 9:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 9 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Not Because of Israel's Righteousness
“Hear, O Israel: Thou art to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, cities great and fenced up to heaven,”
Deuteronomy 9:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:1
The call 'Hear, O Israel' (Shema Yisrael) demands attention to crucial truth. 'Thou art to pass over Jordan this day' emphasizes immediacy and certainty. The nations are 'greater and mightier than thyself,' with fortified cities 'walled up to heaven' (hyperbolic language emphasizing impossibility from human perspective). This sets up the chapter's theme: victory comes from God's power, not Israel's worthiness or strength. The conquest isn't reward for righteousness but execution of God's judgment on Canaanite wickedness (v. 4-5). This humble perspective prevents pride and acknowledges grace—a ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 9:1
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“and you shall possess it”
“saying”
“to bring you in”
“saying”
“Pass through the host”
“and you shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.”
“and shall cast out many nations before you”
“that you shall set yourself up great stones”
“and rose up in one heap”
“when the people moved from their tents to pass over the Jordan”