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Deuteronomy 26:2

Deuteronomy 26:1 nasb — "Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and…

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""Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,"

— Deuteronomy 26:1, NASB

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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"Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,

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that you shall take some of the first of all the produce of the ground which you bring in from your land that the LORD your God gives you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name.

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"You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time and say to him, 'I declare this day to the LORD my God that I have entered the land which the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.'

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"Then the priest shall take the basket from your hand and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 26:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:1 say?
Deuteronomy 26:1 in the NASB reads: “"Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,”
Where is Deuteronomy 26:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 26:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 26, 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 26:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 26:1 in?
Deuteronomy 26:1 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 26:1?
Deuteronomy 26:1 reads (NASB): “"Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and you possess it and live in it,” 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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