Deuteronomy 32:3 bbe — For I will give honour to the name of the Lord: let our God be named great.

Bible in Basic English

"For I will give honour to the name of the Lord: let our God be named great."

— Deuteronomy 32:3, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

1

Give ear, O heavens, to my voice; let the earth take note of the words of my mouth:

2

My teaching is dropping like rain, coming down like dew on the fields; like rain on the young grass and showers on the garden plants:

3

For I will give honour to the name of the Lord: let our God be named great.

4

He is the Rock, complete is his work; for all his ways are righteousness: a God without evil who keeps faith, true and upright is he.

5

They have become false, they are not his children, the mark of sin is on them; they are an evil and hard-hearted generation.

6

Is this your answer to the Lord, O foolish people and unwise? Is he not your father who has given you life? He has made you and given you your place.

Deuteronomy 32:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:3 say?
Deuteronomy 32:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I will give honour to the name of the Lord: let our God be named great.”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 3.
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 32:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:3 in?
Deuteronomy 32:3 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 32:3?
Deuteronomy 32:3 reads (BBE): “For I will give honour to the name of the Lord: let our God be named great.” 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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