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Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 bbe — So long as you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep all his orders which I give you today, and do what…

Bible in Basic English

"So long as you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep all his orders which I give you today, and do what is right in the eyes of the Lord your God."

— Deuteronomy 13:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 13 — Context

15

Then take up arms against the people of that town and give it up to the curse, with all its cattle and everything in it.

16

And take all the goods into the middle of its open space, burning the town and all its property with fire as an offering to the Lord your God; it is to be a waste for ever; there is to be no more building there.

17

Keep not a thing of what is cursed for yourselves: so the Lord may be turned away from the heat of his wrath, and have mercy on you, and give you increase as he said in his oath to your fathers:

18

So long as you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep all his orders which I give you today, and do what is right in the eyes of the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 say?
Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So long as you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep all his orders which I give you today, and do what is right in the eyes of the Lord your God.”
Where is Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 13, verses 18–1964.
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 13:18-1964.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 in?
Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 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 13:18-1964?
Deuteronomy 13:18-1964 reads (BBE): “So long as you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and keep all his orders which I give you today, and do what is right in the eyes of the Lord your God.” 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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