Deuteronomy 12:2 cpdv — Overturn all the places where the nations, which you will possess, worshipped their gods on lofty mountains, and on hil…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Overturn all the places where the nations, which you will possess, worshipped their gods on lofty mountains, and on hills, and under every leafy tree. "

— Deuteronomy 12:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

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“These are the precepts and judgments which you must do in the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, will give to you, so that you may possess it during all the days that you shall walk upon the soil.

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Overturn all the places where the nations, which you will possess, worshipped their gods on lofty mountains, and on hills, and under every leafy tree.

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Scatter their altars and break their statues. Burn their sacred groves with fire and crush their idols. Abolish their names from those places.

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But you shall not do the same to the Lord your God.

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Instead, you shall approach the place which the Lord your God will choose among all your tribes, so that he may set his name there, and may dwell in that place.

Deuteronomy 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 12:2 say?
Deuteronomy 12:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Overturn all the places where the nations, which you will possess, worshipped their gods on lofty mountains, and on hills, and under every leafy tree. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 12:2 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 12, verse 2.
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 12:2.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 12:2 in?
Deuteronomy 12:2 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 12:2?
Deuteronomy 12:2 reads (CPDV): “Overturn all the places where the nations, which you will possess, worshipped their gods on lofty mountains, and on hills, and under every leafy tree. ” 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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