Deuteronomy 4:18 nasb — the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water below the earth.

NASB

"the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water below the earth."

— Deuteronomy 4:18, NASB

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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"So watch yourselves carefully, since you did not see any form on the day the LORD spoke to you at Horeb from the midst of the fire,

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so that you do not act corruptly and make a graven image for yourselves in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

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the likeness of any animal that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged bird that flies in the sky,

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the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water below the earth.

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"And beware not to lift up your eyes to heaven and see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, and be drawn away and worship them and serve them, those which the LORD your God has allotted to all the peoples under the whole heaven.

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"But the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, from Egypt, to be a people for His own possession, as today.

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"Now the LORD was angry with me on your account, and swore that I would not cross the Jordan, and that I would not enter the good land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Deuteronomy 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:18 say?
Deuteronomy 4:18 in the NASB reads: “the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water below 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 (NASB): “the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the water below 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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