Deuteronomy 26:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our LORD, look down from your temple in heaven and bless your people Israel. You promised our ancestors that you would give us this land rich with milk and honey, and you have kept your promise.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:27

There's not enough room in all of heaven for you, LORD God. How could you possibly live on earth in this temple I have built?

1 Kings 8:43

listen from your home in heaven and answer their prayers. Then everyone on earth will worship you, just like your people Israel, and they will know that I have built this temple to honour you.

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and Levites asked God to bless the people, and from his home in heaven, he did.

Psalm 28:9

Come, save us and bless us. Be our shepherd and always carry us in your arms.

Psalm 51:18

Please be willing, Lord, to help the city of Zion and to rebuild its walls.

Psalm 68:5

Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows.

Psalm 80:14

God All-Powerful, please do something! Look down from heaven and see what's happening to this vine.

Psalm 80:15

With your own hands you planted its roots, and you raised it as your very own.

Psalm 90:17

Our Lord and our God, treat us with kindness and let all go well for us. Please let all go well!

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the LORD God has taken control of me! The LORD has chosen and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.

Isaiah 63:15

Please, LORD, look down from your holy and glorious home in the heavens and see what's going on. Have you lost interest? Where is your power? Show that you care about us and have mercy!

Jeremiah 31:23

The LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel, said: I promise to set the people of Judah free and to lead them back to their home towns. And when I do, they will once again say, “We pray that the LORD will bless his home, the sacred hill in Jerusalem where his temple stands.”

Zechariah 2:13

Everyone, be silent! The LORD is present and moving about in his holy place.

Matthew 6:9

You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, help us to honour your name.

Acts 7:49

“Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? In what place will I rest?

Deuteronomy 1:8

I give you this land, just as I promised your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Now you must go and take the land.

Deuteronomy 26:14

I have not eaten any of this sacred food while I was in mourning; in fact, I never touched it when I was unclean. And none of it has been offered as a sacrifice to the spirits of the dead. I have done everything exactly as you commanded.

Deuteronomy 26:7

We called out for help to you, the LORD God of our ancestors. You heard our cries; you knew we were in trouble and abused.

Deuteronomy 26:9

You brought us here and gave us this land rich with milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 6:3

Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshipped the LORD, and he promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation.