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Deuteronomy 11:1 bbe — So have love for the Lord your God, and give him worship, and keep his laws and his decisions and his orders at all tim…

Bible in Basic English

"So have love for the Lord your God, and give him worship, and keep his laws and his decisions and his orders at all times."

— Deuteronomy 11:1, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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So have love for the Lord your God, and give him worship, and keep his laws and his decisions and his orders at all times.

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And be certain in your minds this day; for these words are not said to your children, who have had no experience of the training of the Lord your God, and who have not seen his great power or his strong hand and his stretched-out arm,

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Or his signs and wonders which he did in Egypt, to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and all his land;

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And what he did to the army of Egypt, to their horses and their war-carriages; how he made the waters of the Red Sea come up over them when they went after you, and how the Lord put an end to them even to this day;

Deuteronomy 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:1 say?
Deuteronomy 11:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So have love for the Lord your God, and give him worship, and keep his laws and his decisions and his orders at all times.”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 1.
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 11:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:1 in?
Deuteronomy 11:1 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 11:1?
Deuteronomy 11:1 reads (BBE): “So have love for the Lord your God, and give him worship, and keep his laws and his decisions and his orders at all times.” 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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