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Deuteronomy 4:15 cpdv — And so, guard your souls carefully. You saw no likeness on the day that the Lord God spoke to you on Horeb from the mid…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so, guard your souls carefully. You saw no likeness on the day that the Lord God spoke to you on Horeb from the midst of fire. "

— Deuteronomy 4:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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And the Lord spoke to you from the midst of fire. You heard the voice of his words, but you did not see any form at all.

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And he revealed his covenant to you, which he instructed you to carry out, and the ten words which he wrote on two tablets of stone.

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And he commanded me, at that time, that I should teach you the ceremonies and judgments which you must carry out, in the land that you shall possess.

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And so, guard your souls carefully. You saw no likeness on the day that the Lord God spoke to you on Horeb from the midst of fire.

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Otherwise, perhaps being deceived, you might have made a graven image, or an image of male or female,

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a likeness of any of the beasts, which are upon the earth, or of birds, which fly under heaven,

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or of reptiles, which move across the earth, or of fish, which abide in the waters under the earth.

Deuteronomy 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:15 say?
Deuteronomy 4:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so, guard your souls carefully. You saw no likeness on the day that the Lord God spoke to you on Horeb from the midst of fire. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:15 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 15.
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 4:15.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:15 in?
Deuteronomy 4:15 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 4:15?
Deuteronomy 4:15 reads (CPDV): “And so, guard your souls carefully. You saw no likeness on the day that the Lord God spoke to you on Horeb from the midst of fire. ” 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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