Deuteronomy 26:4 asv — And the priest shall take the basket out of thy hand, and set it down before the altar of Jehovah thy God.

American Standard Version

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

— Deuteronomy 26:4, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 26 — Context

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And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein,

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that thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which thou shalt bring in from thy land that Jehovah thy God giveth thee; and thou shalt put it in a basket, and shalt go unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there.

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And thou shalt come unto the priest that shall be in those days, and say unto him, I profess this day unto Jehovah thy God, that I am come unto the land which Jehovah sware unto our fathers to give us.

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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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And thou shalt answer and say before Jehovah thy God, A Syrian ready to perish was my father; and he went down into Egypt, and sojourned there, few in number; and he became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous.

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And the Egyptians dealt ill with us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage:

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and we cried unto Jehovah, the God of our fathers, and Jehovah heard our voice, and saw our affliction, and our toil, 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 Standard Version reads: “And the priest shall take the basket out of thy hand, and set it down before the altar of Jehovah thy 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 (ASV): “And the priest shall take the basket out of thy hand, and set it down before the altar of Jehovah thy 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.
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