Deuteronomy 11:16 net — Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience Make sure you do not turn away to serve and worship other gods!

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"Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience Make sure you do not turn away to serve and worship other gods!"

— Deuteronomy 11:16, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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Now, if you pay close attention to my commandments that I am giving you today and love the LORD your God and serve him with all your mind and being,

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then he promises,“I will send rain for your land in its season, the autumn and the spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine, and olive oil.

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I will provide pasture for your livestock and you will eat your fill.”

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Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience Make sure you do not turn away to serve and worship other gods!

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Then the anger of the LORD will erupt against you and he will close up the sky so that it does not rain. The land will not yield its produce, and you will soon be removed from the good land that the LORD is about to give you.

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Fix these words of mine into your mind and being, and tie them as a reminder on your hands and let them be symbols on your forehead.

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Teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

Deuteronomy 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:16 say?
Deuteronomy 11:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience Make sure you do not turn away to serve and worship other gods!”
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 (NET): “Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience Make sure you do not turn away to serve and worship other gods!” 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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