Deuteronomy
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
Deuteronomy 4:29
Deuteronomy 4:29 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, God's presence promise, and feeling distant from God — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Zechariah 1:3“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”
Psalms 119:10“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”
Psalms 42:1“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
Psalms 63:1“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 4:29 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 4:29 reads: "But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul." The verse speaks to seeking God, God's presence promise, and feeling distant from God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 4:29 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul." is Deuteronomy 4:29 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 4:29?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 4:29 include Zechariah 1:3, Psalms 119:10, and Psalms 42:1. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 4:29 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 4:29?
Read Deuteronomy 4:29 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.