Deuteronomy 26:4 akjv — And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God.

American King James Version

"And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. "

— Deuteronomy 26:4, American King James Version

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KJV
“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the Lord thy God.”
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ASV
“And the priest shall take the basket out of thy hand, and set it down before the altar of Jehovah thy God. ”
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WEB
“The priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of Yahweh your God.”
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NET
“The priest will then take the basket from you and set it before the altar of the LORD your God.”
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DRB
“And the priest taking the basket at thy hand, shall set it before the altar of the Lord thy God:”
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BBE
“Then the priest will take the basket from your hand and put it down in front of the altar of the Lord your God.”
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KJVA
“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the Lord thy God.”
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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

And it shall be, when you are come in to the land which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance, and possess it, and dwell therein;

That you shall take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, which you shall bring of your land that the LORD your God gives you, and shall put it in a basket, and shall go to the place which the LORD your God shall choose to place his name there.

And you shall go to the priest that shall be in those days, and say to him, I profess this day to the LORD your God, that I am come to the country which the LORD swore to our fathers for to give us.

And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God.

And you shall speak and say before the LORD your God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father, and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:

And the Egyptians evil entreated us, and afflicted us, and laid on us hard bondage:

And when we cried to the LORD God of our fathers, the LORD heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labor, and our oppression:

Deuteronomy 26:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 26:4 say?

Deuteronomy 26:4 in the American King James Version reads: “And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. ”

Where is Deuteronomy 26:4 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 26:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 26, verse 4.

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 26:4.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 26:4 in?

Deuteronomy 26:4 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 26:4?

Deuteronomy 26:4 reads (AKJV): “And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. ” 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.

Deuteronomy 26:4 akjv — And the priest shall take the basket out of your hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God.

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