Deuteronomy 11:21 bbe — So that your days, and the days of your children, may be long in the land which the Lord by his oath to your fathers sa…

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"So that your days, and the days of your children, may be long in the land which the Lord by his oath to your fathers said he would give them, like the days of the eternal heavens."

— Deuteronomy 11:21, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

18

So keep these words deep in your heart and in your soul, and have them fixed on your hand for a sign and marked on your brow;

19

Teaching them to your children, and talking of them when you are at rest in your house or walking by the way, when you go to sleep and when you get up:

20

Writing them on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns:

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So that your days, and the days of your children, may be long in the land which the Lord by his oath to your fathers said he would give them, like the days of the eternal heavens.

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For if you take care to keep all the orders which I give you, and to do them; loving the Lord your God and walking in all his ways and being true to him:

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Then the Lord will send these nations in flight before you, and you will take the lands of nations greater and stronger than yourselves.

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Every place where you put your foot will be yours: from the waste land and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates as far as the Great Sea, will be the limits of your land.

Deuteronomy 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:21 say?
Deuteronomy 11:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that your days, and the days of your children, may be long in the land which the Lord by his oath to your fathers said he would give them, like the days of the eternal heavens.”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:21 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 21.
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 11:21.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:21 in?
Deuteronomy 11:21 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 11:21?
Deuteronomy 11:21 reads (BBE): “So that your days, and the days of your children, may be long in the land which the Lord by his oath to your fathers said he would give them, like the days of the eternal heavens.” 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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