Deuteronomy 10:15 bbe — But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, fr…

Bible in Basic English

"But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, from all peoples, as at this day."

— Deuteronomy 10:15, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 10 — Context

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And now, Israel, what would the Lord your God have you do, but to go in the fear of the Lord your God, walking in all his ways and loving him and doing his pleasure with all your heart and all your soul,

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Doing the orders of the Lord and keeping his laws which I give you this day for your good?

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The Lord your God is ruler of heaven, of the heaven of heavens, and of the earth with everything in it.

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But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, from all peoples, as at this day.

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Let your circumcision be of the heart, and put away your pride.

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For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, strong in power and greatly to be feared, who has no respect for any man's position and takes no rewards:

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Judging uprightly in the cause of the widow and of the child who has no father, and giving food and clothing in his mercy to the man from a strange country.

Deuteronomy 10:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 10:15 say?
Deuteronomy 10:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, from all peoples, as at this day.”
Where is Deuteronomy 10:15 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 10:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 10, verse 15.
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 10:15.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 10:15 in?
Deuteronomy 10:15 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 10:15?
Deuteronomy 10:15 reads (BBE): “But the Lord had delight in your fathers and love for them, marking out for himself their seed after them, even you, from all peoples, as at this day.” 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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