Deuteronomy 15:20 akjv — You shall eat it before the LORD your God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, you and your household…

American King James Version

"You shall eat it before the LORD your God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, you and your household. "

— Deuteronomy 15:20, American King James Version

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KJV
“Thou shalt eat it before the Lord thy God year by year in the place which the Lord shall choose, thou and thy household.”
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ASV
“Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy household. ”
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WEB
“You shall eat it before Yahweh your God year by year in the place which Yahweh shall choose, you and your household.”
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NET
“You and your household must eat them annually before the LORD your God in the place he chooses.”
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DRB
“In the sight of the Lord thy God shalt thou eat them every year, in the place that the Lord shall choose, thou and thy house.”
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BBE
“But year by year you and all your house are to take a meal of it before the Lord, in the place of his selection.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt eat it before the Lord thy God year by year in the place which the Lord shall choose, thou and thy household.”
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Deuteronomy 15 — Context

Then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant for ever. And also to your maidservant you shall do likewise.

It shall not seem hard to you, when you send him away free from you; for he has been worth a double hired servant to you, in serving you six years: and the LORD your God shall bless you in all that you do. ¶

All the firstling males that come of your herd and of your flock you shall sanctify to the LORD your God: you shall do no work with the firstling of your bullock, nor shear the firstling of your sheep.

You shall eat it before the LORD your God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, you and your household.

And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or blind, or have any ill blemish, you shall not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.

You shall eat it within your gates: the unclean and the clean person shall eat it alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart.

Only you shall not eat the blood thereof; you shall pour it on the ground as water.

Deuteronomy 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 15:20 say?

Deuteronomy 15:20 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall eat it before the LORD your God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, you and your household. ”

Where is Deuteronomy 15:20 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 15:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 20.

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 15:20.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 15:20 in?

Deuteronomy 15:20 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 15:20?

Deuteronomy 15:20 reads (AKJV): “You shall eat it before the LORD your God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, you and your household. ” 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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