Deuteronomy 12:8 web — You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;

World English Bible

"You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;"

— Deuteronomy 12:8, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

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But to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, even to his habitation you shall seek, and there you shall come;

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and there you shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and the wave offering of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock:

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and there you shall eat before Yahweh your God, and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to, you and your households, in which Yahweh your God has blessed you.

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You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;

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for you haven't yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which Yahweh your God gives you.

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But when you go over the Jordan, and dwell in the land which Yahweh your God causes you to inherit, and he gives you rest from all your enemies around you, so that you dwell in safety;

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then it shall happen that to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the wave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to Yahweh.

Deuteronomy 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 12:8 say?
Deuteronomy 12:8 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;”
Where is Deuteronomy 12:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 12, verse 8.
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 12:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 12:8 in?
Deuteronomy 12:8 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 12:8?
Deuteronomy 12:8 reads (WEB): “You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;” 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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