Deuteronomy 27:8 kjva — And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly."

— Deuteronomy 27:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.”
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ASV
“And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly. ”
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WEB
“You shall write on the stones all the words of this law very plainly."”
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NET
“You must inscribe on the stones all the words of this law, making them clear.””
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DRB
“And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law plainly and clearly.”
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BBE
“And put on the stones all the words of this law, writing them very clearly.”
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Deuteronomy 27 — Context

And there shalt thou build an altar unto the Lord thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

Thou shalt build the altar of the Lord thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord thy God:

And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the Lord thy God.

And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.

And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God.

Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.

And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,

Deuteronomy 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 27:8 say?

Deuteronomy 27:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.”

Where is Deuteronomy 27:8 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 27:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 27, verse 8.

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 27:8.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 27:8 in?

Deuteronomy 27:8 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 27:8?

Deuteronomy 27:8 reads (KJVA): “And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.” 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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