Deuteronomy 30:14 bbe — But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.

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"But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it."

— Deuteronomy 30:14, Bible in Basic English

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“But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. ”
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Deuteronomy 30 — Context

For these orders which I have given you today are not strange and secret, and are not far away.

They are not in heaven, for you to say, Who will go up to heaven for us and give us knowledge of them so that we may do them?

And they are not across the sea, for you to say, Who will go over the sea for us and give us news of them so that we may do them?

But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.

See, I have put before you today, life and good, and death and evil;

In giving you orders today to have love for the Lord your God, to go in his ways and keep his laws and his orders and his decisions, so that you may have life and be increased, and that the blessing of the Lord your God may be with you in the land where you are going, the land of your heritage.

But if your heart is turned away and your ear is shut, and you go after those who would make you servants and worshippers of other gods:

Deuteronomy 30:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 30:14 say?

Deuteronomy 30:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.”

Where is Deuteronomy 30:14 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 30:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 30, verse 14.

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 30:14.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 30:14 in?

Deuteronomy 30:14 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 30:14?

Deuteronomy 30:14 reads (BBE): “But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.” 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.

Deuteronomy 30:14 bbe — But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.

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