Deuteronomy 3:23 bbe — And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying,

Bible in Basic English

"And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying,"

— Deuteronomy 3:23, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 3 — Context

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Till the Lord has given rest to your brothers as to you, and till they have taken for themselves the land which the Lord your God is giving them on the other side of Jordan: then you may go back, every man of you, to the heritage which I have given you.

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And I gave orders to Joshua at that time, saying, Your eyes have seen what the Lord your God has done to these two kings: so will the Lord do to all the kingdoms into which you come.

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Have no fear of them, for the Lord your God will be fighting for you.

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And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying,

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O Lord God, you have now for the first time let your servant see your great power and the strength of your hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth able to do such great works and such acts of power?

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Let me go over, O Lord, and see the good land on the other side of Jordan, and that fair mountain country, even Lebanon.

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But the Lord was angry with me because of you and would not give ear to my prayer; and the Lord said to me, Let it be enough, say no more about this thing.

Deuteronomy 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 3:23 say?
Deuteronomy 3:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying,”
Where is Deuteronomy 3:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 3:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 3:23 in?
Deuteronomy 3:23 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 3:23?
Deuteronomy 3:23 reads (BBE): “And at that time I made request to the Lord, saying,” 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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