Deuteronomy 29:12 net — so that you may enter by oath into the covenant the LORD your God is making with you today.

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"so that you may enter by oath into the covenant the LORD your God is making with you today."

— Deuteronomy 29:12, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 29 — Context

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The Present Covenant Setting“Therefore, keep the terms of this covenant and obey them so that you may be successful in everything you do.

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You are standing today, all of you, before the LORD your God– the heads of your tribes, your elders, your officials, every Israelite man,

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your infants, your wives, and the resident foreigners living in your encampment, those who chop wood and those who carry water–

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so that you may enter by oath into the covenant the LORD your God is making with you today.

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Today he will affirm that you are his people and that he is your God, just as he promised you and as he swore by oath to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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It is not with you alone that I am making this covenant by oath,

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but with whoever stands with us here today before the LORD our God as well as those not with us here today.

Deuteronomy 29:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 29:12 say?
Deuteronomy 29:12 in the NET Bible reads: “so that you may enter by oath into the covenant the LORD your God is making 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 (NET): “so that you may enter by oath into the covenant the LORD your God is making 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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