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Deuteronomy 19:2

Deuteronomy 19:1 bbe — When the nations, whose land the Lord your God is giving you, have been cut off by him, and you have taken their place…

Bible in Basic English

"When the nations, whose land the Lord your God is giving you, have been cut off by him, and you have taken their place and are living in their towns and in their houses;"

— Deuteronomy 19:1, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

1

When the nations, whose land the Lord your God is giving you, have been cut off by him, and you have taken their place and are living in their towns and in their houses;

2

You are to have three towns marked out in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for your heritage.

3

You are to make ready a way, and see that the land which the Lord your God is giving you for your heritage, is marked out into three parts, to which any taker of life may go in flight.

4

This is to be the rule for anyone who goes in flight there, after causing the death of his neighbour in error and not through hate;

Deuteronomy 19:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:1 say?
Deuteronomy 19:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When the nations, whose land the Lord your God is giving you, have been cut off by him, and you have taken their place and are living in their towns and in their houses;”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 1.
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 19:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:1 in?
Deuteronomy 19:1 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 19:1?
Deuteronomy 19:1 reads (BBE): “When the nations, whose land the Lord your God is giving you, have been cut off by him, and you have taken their place and are living in their towns and in their houses;” 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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