Deuteronomy 12:31

Deuteronomy 12:32 bbe — You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them.

Bible in Basic English

"You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them."

— Deuteronomy 12:32, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

When the people of the land where you are going have been cut off before you by the Lord your God, and you have taken their land and are living in it;

After their destruction take care that you do not go in their ways, and that you do not give thought to their gods, saying, How did these nations give worship to their gods? I will do as they did.

Do not so to the Lord your God: for everything which is disgusting to the Lord and hated by him they have done in honour of their gods: even burning their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods.

You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them.

Deuteronomy 12:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 12:32 say?

Deuteronomy 12:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them.”

Where is Deuteronomy 12:32 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 12:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 12, verse 32.

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 12:32.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 12:32 in?

Deuteronomy 12:32 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 12:32?

Deuteronomy 12:32 reads (BBE): “You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them.” 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.

Deuteronomy 12:32 bbe — You are to keep with care all the words I give you, making no addition to them and taking nothing from them.

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

Deuteronomy 12:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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