Deuteronomy 27:3 bbe — And writing on them all the words of this law, after you have gone over; so that you may take the heritage which the Lo…

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"And writing on them all the words of this law, after you have gone over; so that you may take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has said."

— Deuteronomy 27:3, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 27:3 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee.”

  • ASV

    “and thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over; that thou mayest go in unto the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, a land flowing with milk and honey, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath promised thee. ”

Deuteronomy 27 — Context

1

Then Moses and the responsible men of Israel gave the people these orders: Keep all the orders which I have given you this day;

2

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,

3

And writing on them all the words of this law, after you have gone over; so that you may take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has said.

4

And when you have gone over Jordan, you are to put up these stones, as I have said to you today, in Mount Ebal, and have them coated with building-paste.

5

There you are to make an altar to the Lord your God, of stones on which no iron instrument has been used.

6

You are to make the altar of the Lord your God of uncut stones; offering on it burned offerings to the Lord your God:

Deuteronomy 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 27:3 say?
Deuteronomy 27:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And writing on them all the words of this law, after you have gone over; so that you may take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has said.”
Where is Deuteronomy 27:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 27:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 27, verse 3.
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 27:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 27:3 in?
Deuteronomy 27:3 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 27:3?
Deuteronomy 27:3 reads (BBE): “And writing on them all the words of this law, after you have gone over; so that you may take the heritage which the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has said.” 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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