Deuteronomy 4:18 bbe — Or of anything which goes flat on the earth, or any fish in the water under the earth.

Bible in Basic English

"Or of anything which goes flat on the earth, or any fish in the water under the earth."

— Deuteronomy 4:18, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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So keep watch on yourselves with care; for you saw no form of any sort on the day when the voice of the Lord came to you in Horeb out of the heart of the fire:

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So that you may not be turned to evil ways and make for yourselves an image in the form of any living thing, male or female,

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Or any beast of the earth, or winged bird of the air,

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Or of anything which goes flat on the earth, or any fish in the water under the earth.

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And when your eyes are lifted up to heaven, and you see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the army of heaven, do not let yourselves be moved to give them worship, or become the servants of what the Lord has given equally to all peoples under heaven.

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But the Lord has taken you out of the flaming fire, out of Egypt, to be to him the people of his heritage, as you are today.

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And the Lord was angry with me because of you, and made an oath that I was not to go over Jordan into the good land which the Lord is giving you for your heritage:

Deuteronomy 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:18 say?
Deuteronomy 4:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Or of anything which goes flat on the earth, or any fish in the water under the earth.”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:18 in?
Deuteronomy 4:18 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 4:18?
Deuteronomy 4:18 reads (BBE): “Or of anything which goes flat on the earth, or any fish in the water under the earth.” 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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