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Parsha 46 of 54DEU

Ekev

עקב

Because / As a result

18 Av 5787

Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.

Portion overview

Blessings for obedience

Reading outline

Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.

Torah

DEU 7:12-11:25

  1. DEU 7:9for the nature of God in his mercy and justice;
  2. DEU 7:17for the assuredness of victory which God will give over them.
  3. DEU 8:1An exhortation to obedience in regard of God's mercy and goodness in his dealings with Israel.
  4. DEU 9:1Moses dissuades them from the opinion of their own righteousness, by rehearsing their several rebellions.
  5. DEU 10:1God's mercy in restoring the two tables;
  6. DEU 10:6in continuing the priesthood;
  7. DEU 10:8in separating the tribe of Levi;
  8. DEU 10:10in hearkening unto Moses' suit for his people.
  9. DEU 10:12An exhortation to obedience.
  10. DEU 11:1An exhortation to obedience;
  11. DEU 11:2by their own experience of God's great works;
  12. DEU 11:8by promise of God's great blessings;
  13. DEU 11:16and by threatenings.
  14. DEU 11:18A careful study is required in God's words.
Reference numbering and source

The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.

Torah
Deut. 7:12–11:25
Haftarah / Prophets
Isa. 49:14–51:3
Gospel
Mt. 16:13–20

Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.