Deuteronomy 7:21 | DiscipleDeck

Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 7:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

the Lord: Numbers 9:20, Numbers 14:9, Numbers 14:14, Numbers 14:42, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 23:21; Joshua 3:10; 2 Chronicles 32:8; Psalms 46:5, Psalms 46:7, Psalms 46:11; Isaiah 8:9-10; Zechariah 2:10-11; 1 Corinthians 14:25

a mighty God: Deuteronomy 10:17, Deuteronomy 25:8; 1 Samuel 4:8; Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah 9:32; Zechariah 12:2-5

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Deuteronomy 7:21

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Deuteronomy 7 — OverviewDeuteronomy 7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMoses in this chapter exhorts Israel, I. In general, to keep God's commandments, ver. 11, 12. II. In particular, and in order to that, to keep themselves pure from all communion with idolaters. 1. They must…Deuteronomy 7 — OverviewDeuteronomy 7 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeDeuteronomy 7:1, All communion with the nations is forbidden; Deuteronomy 7:5, for fear of idolatry; Deuteronomy 7:6, for the holiness of the people; Deuteronomy 7:9, for the nature of God in his mercy and justice;…Deuteronomy 7 — OverviewDeuteronomy 7 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the Israelites are exhorted to destroy the seven nations of the land of Canaan, when they entered into it, and to make no alliances with them of any kind, nor suffer any remains of idolatry to continue,…Deuteronomy 7:1-26Deuteronomy 7:1-26 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION ENTIRE SEPARATION FROM IDOLATROUS NATIONS ENJOINED.Deuteronomy 7:12-26Deuteronomy 7:12-26 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere, I. The caution against idolatry is repeated, and against communion with idolaters: "Thou shalt consume the people, and not serve their gods." v. 16. We are in danger of having fellowship with the works of…Deuteronomy 7:12-26Deuteronomy 7:12-26 · The Pulpit CommentaryReward in proportion to arduous service. The enterprise upon which the Jews were entering was one of prodigious difficulty. They had to contend at the same time with stalwart human foes, and with the internal foes of…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Silent TeacherDoes it feel like God is ignoring your prayers? Remember this: The Teacher is always quiet during the test. He hasn't left the room; He's waiting to see your answer.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Heavy BrakeSlaves never rest. Sons do. If you can't stop working, you've forgotten you're free.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Back of the TapestryWe judge the weaving before it is finished. We scream at the knots because we can't see the picture yet. Today, be honest with God about your pain, but end your prayer with trust: "Lord, I see the mess, but I trust the Weaver. Don't waste this pain.Discipledeck devotionThe Unfinished ListYou are not a machine; you are a soul. Machines run until they break; souls need to rest to survive. This week, pick one 24-hour period (or even a half-day to start) to turn off your work email, put away the chores, and just enjoy God and your family. The work will wait; your soul cannot.Discipledeck devotionThe Gift, Not the WageReligion says "I obey, therefore I am accepted." The Gospel says "I am accepted, therefore I obey." The order matters. If you are working for salvation, you are a slave. If you are working from salvation, you are a son. Rest in the "Done."Discipledeck