Deuteronomy 29:6 kjv — Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the Lord your God.

King James Version

"Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the Lord your God."

— Deuteronomy 29:6, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 29 — Context

3

The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles:

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Yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day.

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And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.

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Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the Lord your God.

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And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:

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And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.

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Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

Deuteronomy 29:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 29:6 say?
Deuteronomy 29:6 in the King James Version reads: “Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the Lord your God.”
Where is Deuteronomy 29:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 29:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 29, verse 6.
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 29:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 29:6 in?
Deuteronomy 29:6 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 29:6?
Deuteronomy 29:6 reads (KJV): “Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the Lord your God.” 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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