Deuteronomy 11:16 cpdv — Be careful, lest perhaps your heart may be deceived, and you might withdraw from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be careful, lest perhaps your heart may be deceived, and you might withdraw from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and adore them. "

— Deuteronomy 11:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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So then, if you obey my commandments, which I am instructing to you this day, so that you love the Lord your God, and serve him with your whole heart and your whole soul,

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he will give to your land the early rain and the late rain, so that you may gather your grain, and your wine, and your oil,

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and your hay from the fields in order to feed your cattle, and so that you yourselves may eat and be satisfied.

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Be careful, lest perhaps your heart may be deceived, and you might withdraw from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and adore them.

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And the Lord, becoming angry, might close up heaven, so that the rain would not descend, nor would the earth produce her seedlings, and then you would quickly perish from the excellent land, which the Lord will give to you.

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Place these words of mine in your hearts and minds, and hang them as a sign on your hands, and arrange them between your eyes.

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Teach your sons to meditate on them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk along the way, and when you lie down or rise up.

Deuteronomy 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:16 say?
Deuteronomy 11:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be careful, lest perhaps your heart may be deceived, and you might withdraw from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and adore them. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 16.
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 11:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:16 in?
Deuteronomy 11:16 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 11:16?
Deuteronomy 11:16 reads (CPDV): “Be careful, lest perhaps your heart may be deceived, and you might withdraw from the Lord, and serve strange gods, and adore them. ” 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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