Deuteronomy 12:9 cpdv — For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you. "

— Deuteronomy 12:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 12 — Context

6

And you shall offer, in that place, your holocausts and victims, the tithes and first-fruits of your hands, and your vows and gifts, the firstborn of the cattle and of the sheep.

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And you shall eat it there, in the sight of the Lord your God. And you shall rejoice in all the things to which you shall set your hand: you and your household, which the Lord your God has blessed for you.

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You shall not do there the things that we are doing here today: each one doing what seems good to himself.

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For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you.

10

You shall cross over the Jordan, and you shall live in the land which the Lord your God will give to you, so that you may have rest from all the surrounding enemies, and so that you may live without any fear,

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in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may be in it. To that place, you shall bring all the things that I instruct you: holocausts, and victims, and tithes, and the first-fruits of your hands, and whatever is best among the gifts that you shall vow to the Lord.

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In that place, you shall feast before the Lord your God: you, and your sons and daughters, your men and women servants, as well as the Levite who dwells in your cities. For he has no other portion or possession among you.

Deuteronomy 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 12:9 say?
Deuteronomy 12:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 12:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 12:9 in?
Deuteronomy 12:9 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 12:9?
Deuteronomy 12:9 reads (CPDV): “For even until the present time, you did not arrive at the rest and the possession, which the Lord your God will give to you. ” 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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