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"The Nature of Israel’s God Be very careful, then, because you saw no form at the time the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the middle of the fire."

— Deuteronomy 4:15, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to you from the middle of the fire; you heard speech but you could not see anything– only a voice was heard.

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And he revealed to you the covenant he has commanded you to keep, the ten commandments, writing them on two stone tablets.

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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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The Nature of Israel’s God Be very careful, then, because you saw no form at the time the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the middle of the fire.

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I say this so you will not corrupt yourselves by making an image in the form of any kind of figure. This includes the likeness of a human male or female,

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any kind of land animal, any bird that flies in the sky,

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anything that crawls on the ground, or any fish in the deep waters of the earth.

Deuteronomy 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:15 say?
Deuteronomy 4:15 in the NET Bible reads: “The Nature of Israel’s God Be very careful, then, because you saw no form at the time the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the middle of the 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 (NET): “The Nature of Israel’s God Be very careful, then, because you saw no form at the time the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the middle of the 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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