Deuteronomy 18:13 Meaning
Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
Context Explained
11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
13Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God.
14For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.
15The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 1:4
This verse discusses the goal of being perfect and complete, resonating with the call for perfection in Deuteronomy.
Philippians 3:15
This verse encourages believers to strive for maturity, paralleling the call to be perfect with God.
1 John 2:5
This verse emphasizes that those who keep God's word are truly in Him, reflecting the call for perfection in devotion.
Source: Deuteronomy 18:13