Deuteronomy 12:19 cpdv — Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at any time while you are living in the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at any time while you are living in the land. "

— Deuteronomy 12:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

16

Only the blood you shall not eat. Instead, you shall pour it upon the ground like water.

17

You may not eat in your towns the tithes of your crops, and your wine and oil, the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, nor anything which you will vow, or which you will offer spontaneously, nor the first-fruits of your hands.

18

But you shall eat these before the Lord your God, in the place which the Lord your God will choose: you, and your son, and your daughter, and your man servant and woman servant, and the Levite who dwells in your cities. And you shall rejoice and be refreshed in the sight of the Lord your God by all the things to which you will extend your hand.

19

Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at any time while you are living in the land.

20

When the Lord your God will have enlarged your borders, just as he has spoken to you, and when you would eat the flesh that your soul desires,

21

but if the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may be there, is far away, you may kill, from your herds and your flocks which you will have, in the manner I have instructed to you, and you may eat in your towns, as it pleases you.

22

Just as the roe deer and the stag may be eaten, so also may you eat these: you may eat both the clean and the unclean alike.

Deuteronomy 12:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 12:19 say?
Deuteronomy 12:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at any time while you are living in the land. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 12:19 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 12:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 12, verse 19.
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 12:19.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 12:19 in?
Deuteronomy 12:19 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 12:19?
Deuteronomy 12:19 reads (CPDV): “Be careful, lest you abandon the Levite, at any time while you are living in the land. ” 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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