Deuteronomy 11:20 nasb — "You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,

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""You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,"

— Deuteronomy 11:20, NASB

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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"Or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will shut up the heavens so that there will be no rain and the ground will not yield its fruit; and you will perish quickly from the good land which the LORD is giving you.

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"You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.

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"You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up.

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"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,

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so that your days and the days of your sons may be multiplied on the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens remain above the earth.

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"For if you are careful to keep all this commandment which I am commanding you to do, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and hold fast to Him,

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then the LORD will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.

Deuteronomy 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:20 say?
Deuteronomy 11:20 in the NASB reads: “"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, 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 11:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:20 in?
Deuteronomy 11:20 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 11:20?
Deuteronomy 11:20 reads (NASB): “"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,” 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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