Deuteronomy 4:14 akjv — And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where yo…

American King James Version

"And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it. "

— Deuteronomy 4:14, American King James Version

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KJV
“And the Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.”
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NET
“Moreover, at that same time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to keep in the land which you are about to enter and possess.”
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DRB
“And he commanded me at that time that I should teach you the ceremonies and judgments which you shall do in the land, that you shall possess.”
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BBE
“And the Lord gave me orders at that time to make clear to you these laws and decisions, so that you might do them in the land to which you are going, and which is to be your heritage.”
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KJVA
“And the Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.”
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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

And you came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire to the middle of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness.

And the LORD spoke to you out of the middle of the fire: you heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only you heard a voice.

And he declared to you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them on two tables of stone. ¶

And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.

Take you therefore good heed to yourselves; for you saw no manner of similitude on the day that the LORD spoke to you in Horeb out of the middle of the fire:

Lest you corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flies in the air,

Deuteronomy 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:14 say?

Deuteronomy 4:14 in the American King James Version reads: “And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it. ”

Where is Deuteronomy 4:14 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 4:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, 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 4:14.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:14 in?

Deuteronomy 4:14 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 4:14?

Deuteronomy 4:14 reads (AKJV): “And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess 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.

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