Deuteronomy 30:17 net — However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods,

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"However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods,"

— Deuteronomy 30:17, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 30 — Context

14

For the thing is very near you– it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it.

15

“Look! I have set before you today life and prosperity on the one hand, and death and disaster on the other.

16

What I am commanding you today is to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to obey his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances. Then you will live and become numerous and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you are about to possess.

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However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods,

18

I declare to you this very day that you will certainly perish! You will not extend your time in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.

19

Today I invoke heaven and earth as a witness against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live!

20

I also call on you to love the LORD your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the LORD promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

Deuteronomy 30:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 30:17 say?
Deuteronomy 30:17 in the NET Bible reads: “However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods,”
Where is Deuteronomy 30:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 30:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 30, verse 17.
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 30:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 30:17 in?
Deuteronomy 30:17 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 30:17?
Deuteronomy 30:17 reads (NET): “However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods,” 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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