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Deuteronomy 9:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 9:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 9 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Deuteronomy 9:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:4
Moses warns against self-righteousness: 'Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land.' The temptation to attribute blessing to personal merit is addressed preemptively. Moses insists the conquest occurs 'because of the wickedness of these nations'—God's judgment on Canaanite sin, not Israel's righteousness. This establishes a crucial principle: grace, not merit, drives redemption. Israel's later history proves their unworthiness, yet God remains faithful to covenant...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 9:4
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“My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.”
“you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
“not according to our works”
“or for the uprightness of your heart”
“why do you boast as if you had not received it?”
“disobedient”
“which he hates”
“then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works”
“nor choose you”