5 pairs
Deuteronomy 12:5 instructs the Israelites to seek the place the Lord chooses for His name to dwell. This is fulfilled in 1 Kings 8:29, where Solomon prays for God's presence in the temple in Jerusalem, the chosen place.
Thematic focusWorship, God's Presence, Chosen Place.
Deuteronomy 12:8 warns against doing what is right in one's own eyes, a theme echoed in Judges 17:6, where it describes a time when Israel had no king and everyone did as they saw fit.
Thematic focusObedience, Authority, Moral Relativism.
Deuteronomy 12:11 speaks of bringing offerings to the place God chooses. Psalm 132:13-14 identifies Zion as the place God has chosen for His dwelling, reinforcing the centralization of worship.
Thematic focusCentralized Worship, God's Dwelling, Offerings.
Deuteronomy 12:23 commands not to eat blood, as it is the life. This is paralleled in Leviticus 17:10-14, which also prohibits the consumption of blood, emphasizing the sanctity of life.
Thematic focusSanctity of Life, Dietary Laws, Obedience.
Deuteronomy 12:32 warns against adding or taking away from God's commands. This is echoed in Revelation 22:18-19, which warns against altering the prophetic words of the book.
Thematic focusIntegrity of Scripture, Obedience, Divine Command.