Deuteronomy 16:21 kjv — Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

King James Version

"Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee."

— Deuteronomy 16:21, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

18

Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.

19

Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

20

That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

21

Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

22

Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the Lord thy God hateth.

Deuteronomy 16:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:21 say?
Deuteronomy 16:21 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee.”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:21 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 21.
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 16:21.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:21 in?
Deuteronomy 16:21 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 16:21?
Deuteronomy 16:21 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee.” 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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