Deuteronomy 26:18 nasb — "The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep…

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""The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments;"

— Deuteronomy 26:18, NASB

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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'Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel, and the ground which You have given us, a land flowing with milk and honey, as You swore to our fathers.'

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"This day the LORD your God commands you to do these statutes and ordinances. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul.

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"You have today declared the LORD to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice.

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"The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments;

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and that He will set you high above all nations which He has made, for praise, fame, and honor; and that you shall be a consecrated people to the LORD your God, as He has spoken."

Deuteronomy 26:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:18 say?
Deuteronomy 26:18 in the NASB reads: “"The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments;”
Where is Deuteronomy 26:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 26:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 26, verse 18.
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 26:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 26:18 in?
Deuteronomy 26:18 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 26:18?
Deuteronomy 26:18 reads (NASB): “"The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments;” 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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