Deuteronomy 27:2 cpdv — And when you have crossed over the Jordan, into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, you shall erect imme…

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"And when you have crossed over the Jordan, into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, you shall erect immense stones, and you shall coat them with plaster, "

— Deuteronomy 27:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:”
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ASV
“And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over the Jordan unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaster them with plaster: ”
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WEB
“It shall be on the day when you shall pass over the Jordan to the land which Yahweh your God gives you, that you shall set yourself up great stones, and plaster them with plaster:”
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NET
“When you cross the Jordan River to the land the LORD your God is giving you, you must erect great stones and cover them with plaster.”
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DRB
“And when you are passed over the Jordan into the land which the Lord thy God will give thee, thou shalt set up great stones, and shalt plaster them over with plaster,”
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BBE
“And on the day when you go over Jordan into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, put up great stones, coating them with building-paste,”
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KJVA
“And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaister them with plaister:”
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Deuteronomy 27 — Context

Then Moses and the elders of Israel instructed the people, saying: “Keep each commandment that I instruct to you this day.

And when you have crossed over the Jordan, into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, you shall erect immense stones, and you shall coat them with plaster,

so that you may be able to write upon them all the words of this law, when you have crossed the Jordan so as to enter into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as he swore to your fathers.

Therefore, when you have crossed over the Jordan, erect the stones, just as I instruct you to do this day, on Mount Ebal. And you shall coat them with plaster,

and you shall build, in that place, an altar to the Lord your God out of stones which have not been touched by iron,

Deuteronomy 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 27:2 say?

Deuteronomy 27:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when you have crossed over the Jordan, into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, you shall erect immense stones, and you shall coat them with plaster, ”

Where is Deuteronomy 27:2 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 27, verse 2.

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 27:2.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 27:2 in?

Deuteronomy 27:2 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 27:2?

Deuteronomy 27:2 reads (CPDV): “And when you have crossed over the Jordan, into the land which the Lord your God will give to you, you shall erect immense stones, and you shall coat them with plaster, ” 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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