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Deuteronomy 29:12 Meaning

That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy God, and into his oath, which the LORD thy God maketh with thee this day:

Context Explained

10Ye stand this day all of you before the LORD your God; your captains of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, with all the men of Israel,

11Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:

12That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy God, and into his oath, which the LORD thy God maketh with thee this day:

13That he may establish thee to day for a people unto himself, and that he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

14Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;

Key Themes

covenantobediencefaithfulness

Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 8:6

    This verse discusses the new covenant established through Jesus, highlighting the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with His people.

  • Exodus 19:5

    Both verses emphasize the importance of entering into a covenant with God.

  • Jeremiah 31:31

    Jeremiah prophesies a new covenant that will be fulfilled in Christ.

Source: Deuteronomy 29:12