Deuteronomy 4:18 net — anything that crawls on the ground, or any fish in the deep waters of the earth.

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

— Deuteronomy 4:18, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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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.

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When you look up to the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars– the whole heavenly creation– you must not be seduced to worship and serve them, for the LORD your God has assigned them to all the people of the world.

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You, however, the LORD has selected and brought from Egypt, that iron-smelting furnace, to be his special people as you are today.

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But the LORD became angry with me because of you and vowed that I would never cross the Jordan nor enter the good land that he is about to give you.

Deuteronomy 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:18 say?
Deuteronomy 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “anything that crawls on the ground, or any fish in the deep waters of 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 (NET): “anything that crawls on the ground, or any fish in the deep waters of 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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