Deuteronomy 10:12 net — An Exhortation to Love Both God and People Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you except to revere him…

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"An Exhortation to Love Both God and People Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,"

— Deuteronomy 10:12, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 10 — Context

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Therefore Levi has no allotment or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance just as the LORD your God told him.

10

As for me, I stayed at the mountain as I did the first time, forty days and nights. The LORD listened to me that time as well and decided not to destroy you.

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Then he said to me,“Get up, set out leading the people so they may go and possess the land I promised to give to their ancestors.”

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An Exhortation to Love Both God and People Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,

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and to keep the LORD’s commandments and statutes that I am giving you today for your own good?

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The heavens– indeed the highest heavens– belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it.

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However, only to your ancestors did he show his loving favor, and he chose you, their descendants, from all peoples– as is apparent today.

Deuteronomy 10:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 10:12 say?
Deuteronomy 10:12 in the NET Bible reads: “An Exhortation to Love Both God and People Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,”
Where is Deuteronomy 10:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 10:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 10, verse 12.
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 10:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 10:12 in?
Deuteronomy 10:12 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 10:12?
Deuteronomy 10:12 reads (NET): “An Exhortation to Love Both God and People Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,” 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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