Deuteronomy 15:5 kjva — Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I comm…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day."

— Deuteronomy 15:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 15 — Context

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And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the Lord’s release.

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Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;

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Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the Lord shall greatly bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it:

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Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.

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For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

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If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

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But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

Deuteronomy 15:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 15:5 say?
Deuteronomy 15:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.”
Where is Deuteronomy 15:5 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 15:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 5.
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 15:5.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 15:5 in?
Deuteronomy 15:5 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 15:5?
Deuteronomy 15:5 reads (KJVA): “Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.” 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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