Deuteronomy 11:21 cpdv — so that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your sons, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, that…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your sons, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, that he would give it to them for as long as heaven is suspended above the earth. "

— Deuteronomy 11:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

18

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.

19

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.

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

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so that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your sons, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, that he would give it to them for as long as heaven is suspended above the earth.

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For if you keep the commandments which I am entrusting to you, and if you do them, so that you love the Lord your God, and walk in all his ways, clinging to him,

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the Lord will scatter all these nations before your face, and you shall possess them, though they are greater and stronger than you.

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Every place upon which your foot shall tread will be yours. From the desert, and from Lebanon, from the great river Euphrates, as far as the western sea, shall be your borders.

Deuteronomy 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:21 say?
Deuteronomy 11:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your sons, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, that he would give it to them for as long as heaven is suspended above the earth. ”
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 (CPDV): “so that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your sons, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, that he would give it to them for as long as heaven is suspended above the earth. ” 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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