Deuteronomy 10:20 nasb — "You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.

NASB

""You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name."

— Deuteronomy 10:20, NASB

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Deuteronomy 10 — Context

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"For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.

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"He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.

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"So show your love for the alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.

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"You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.

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"He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen.

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"Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.

Deuteronomy 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 10:20 say?
Deuteronomy 10:20 in the NASB reads: “"You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.”
Where is Deuteronomy 10:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 10:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 10, 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 10:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 10:20 in?
Deuteronomy 10:20 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 10:20?
Deuteronomy 10:20 reads (NASB): “"You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name.” 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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