Deuteronomy 8:2
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”Deuteronomy 8:2
What Does Deuteronomy 8:2 Mean?
Deuteronomy 8:2 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 2 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 Wilderness, Guidance, and Doubt.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 8:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”Psalms 139:23“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Isaiah 43:18“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.”James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James 1:3“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”Genesis 22:1“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.”Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Exodus 16:4“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.”Deuteronomy 2:7“For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”Deuteronomy 8:16“Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;”1 Peter 1:7“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”Job 23:10“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”Exodus 15:25“And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Malachi 3:2“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:”2 Chronicles 32:31“Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.”Psalms 103:2“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”John 2:25“And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
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