Deuteronomy 4:6

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 4

“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”Deuteronomy 4:6

What Does Deuteronomy 4:6 Mean?

Deuteronomy 4:6 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Psalms 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”Deuteronomy 29:9“Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Deuteronomy 28:13“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”Proverbs 14:34“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Deuteronomy 28:10“And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.”1 Kings 4:34“And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.”1 Kings 10:6“And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Ezekiel 5:5“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”Deuteronomy 4:40“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”Psalms 119:98“Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.”Jeremiah 8:9“The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Deuteronomy 30:19“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”Psalms 53:2“God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.”Psalms 119:99“I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.”

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