Deuteronomy 1:20 cpdv — I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us. "

— Deuteronomy 1:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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There shall be no favoritism to any persons. So you shall listen to the little as well as to the great. And you shall not accept anyone’s reputation, for this is the judgment of God. But if anything seems difficult to you, then refer it to me, and I will hear it.’

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And I instructed you in all that you were obliged to do.

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Then, setting out from Horeb, we crossed through a terrible and great wasteland, which you saw along the way of the mountain of the Amorite, just as the Lord our God had instructed us. And when we had arrived at Kadesh-barnea,

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I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us.

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Gaze upon the land that the Lord your God gives to you. Ascend and possess it, just as the Lord our God has spoken to your fathers. Do not be afraid, and do not become terrified by anything.’

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And you all approached me and said: ‘Let us send men who may consider the land, and who may report as to the way by which we ought to ascend, and as to which cities we ought to travel.’

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And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe.

Deuteronomy 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:20 say?
Deuteronomy 1:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 20.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:20 in?
Deuteronomy 1:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:20?
Deuteronomy 1:20 reads (CPDV): “I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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