Deuteronomy 15:20 asv — Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy household.

American Standard Version

"Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy household. "

— Deuteronomy 15:20, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 15 — Context

17

then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maid-servant thou shalt do likewise.

18

It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou lettest him go free from thee; for to the double of the hire of a hireling hath he served thee six years: and Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all that thou doest.

19

All the firstling males that are born of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto Jehovah thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy herd, nor shear the firstling of thy flock.

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Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy household.

21

And if it have any blemish, as if it be lame or blind, any ill blemish whatsoever, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto Jehovah thy God.

22

Thou shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean and the clean shall eat it alike, as the gazelle, and as the hart.

23

Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof; thou shalt pour it out upon 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 Standard Version reads: “Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy 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 (ASV): “Thou shalt eat it before Jehovah thy God year by year in the place which Jehovah shall choose, thou and thy 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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