Deuteronomy 11:18 kjva — Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes."

— Deuteronomy 11:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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And I will send grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat and be full.

16

Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;

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And then the Lord’s wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the Lord giveth you.

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Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

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And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

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And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:

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That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.

Deuteronomy 11:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:18 say?
Deuteronomy 11:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 18.
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 11:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:18 in?
Deuteronomy 11:18 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 11:18?
Deuteronomy 11:18 reads (KJVA): “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.” 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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