Deuteronomy 10:15 kjva — Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day."

— Deuteronomy 10:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 10 — Context

12

And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

13

To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?

14

Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.

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Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

16

Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.

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For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

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He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

Deuteronomy 10:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 10:15 say?
Deuteronomy 10:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is 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 (KJVA): “Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is 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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