Deuteronomy 29:12 bbe — With the purpose of taking part in the agreement of the Lord your God, and his oath which he makes with you today:

Bible in Basic English

"With the purpose of taking part in the agreement of the Lord your God, and his oath which he makes with you today:"

— Deuteronomy 29:12, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 29 — Context

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So keep the words of this agreement and do them, so that it may be well for you in everything you do.

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You have come here today, all of you, before the Lord your God; the heads of your tribes, the overseers, and those who are in authority over you, with all the men of Israel,

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And your little ones, your wives, and the men of other lands who are with you in your tents, down to the wood-cutter and the servant who gets water for you:

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With the purpose of taking part in the agreement of the Lord your God, and his oath which he makes with you today:

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And so that he may make you his people today, and be your God, as he has said to you, and as he made an oath to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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And not with you only do I make this agreement and this oath;

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But with everyone who is here with us today before the Lord our God, as well as with those who are not here:

Deuteronomy 29:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 29:12 say?
Deuteronomy 29:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “With the purpose of taking part in the agreement of the Lord your God, and his oath which he makes with you today:”
Where is Deuteronomy 29:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 29:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 29, verse 12.
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 29:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 29:12 in?
Deuteronomy 29:12 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 29:12?
Deuteronomy 29:12 reads (BBE): “With the purpose of taking part in the agreement of the Lord your God, and his oath which he makes with you today:” 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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