Deuteronomy 18:10 kjv — There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth…

King James Version

"There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,"

— Deuteronomy 18:10, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 18 — Context

7

Then he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the Lord.

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They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.

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When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

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There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

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Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

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For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

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Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord thy God.

Deuteronomy 18:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 18:10 say?
Deuteronomy 18:10 in the King James Version reads: “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
Where is Deuteronomy 18:10 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 18:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 18, verse 10.
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 18:10.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 18:10 in?
Deuteronomy 18:10 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 18:10?
Deuteronomy 18:10 reads (KJV): “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,” 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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