Deuteronomy 1:31

And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 32:11 uses eagle carrying young — a parallel image to the father carrying his son in Deuteronomy 1:31.

Exodus 19:4 Parallel

Exodus 19:4 uses 'eagles' wings' metaphor for God's deliverance — parallel to the father carrying his son in Deuteronomy 1:31.

Numbers 11:12 uses the same 'carry in bosom' imagery — Moses rejects this role, showing only God can carry Israel.

Numbers 11:14 continues Moses' complaint that the burden is too heavy — highlighting that only God can carry them.

Nehemiah 9:12–21 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:12-21 recounts God's wilderness provision — cloud, manna, water — echoing the sustaining care of the father carrying his son.

Psalm 78:14-28 details God's guidance and provision in the wilderness — cloud, manna, quail — mirroring the carrying care of Deuteronomy 1:31.

Psalm 105:39-41 describes cloud, manna, water from rock — wilderness provision reflecting the care of God carrying Israel.

Isaiah 40:11 uses shepherd carrying lambs — the same tender image of God bearing His people, echoing the father carrying his son.

Isaiah 46:3 Allusion

Isaiah 46:3 extends the carrying metaphor to birth — God has borne Israel from the womb, reinforcing the lifelong care seen in the wilderness.

Isaiah 46:4 Allusion

Isaiah 46:4 promises God will carry Israel even to old age, broadening the wilderness care into a lifelong commitment.

Isaiah 63:9 Allusion

Isaiah 63:9 recalls the same past event — God lifted and carried Israel in love, directly referencing the wilderness fatherly care.

Hosea 11:3 Parallel

Hosea 11:3 pictures God teaching Ephraim to walk and taking them by the arms — a parallel father-child image of gentle guidance.

Jeremiah 31:32 recalls God taking Israel by the hand to lead them out of Egypt — a parallel image of fatherly guidance and care.

Hosea 11:4 Parallel

Hosea 11:4 describes leading with cords of kindness and bending to feed — similar parental care, though less direct carrying imagery.