Deuteronomy 4:22 cpdv — Behold, I shall die on this soil. I shall not cross over the Jordan. You shall cross it, and you shall possess the sing…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, I shall die on this soil. I shall not cross over the Jordan. You shall cross it, and you shall possess the singular land. "

— Deuteronomy 4:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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Otherwise, perhaps lifting up your eyes to heaven, you might look upon the sun and the moon and all the stars of heaven, and being deceived by error, you might adore and worship these things, which the Lord your God created for the service of all the nations, which are under heaven.

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But the Lord has taken you up, and led you away from the iron furnaces of Egypt, in order to have a people of inheritance, just as it is to the present day.

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And the Lord became angry against me because of your words, and he swore that I would not cross over the Jordan, nor enter into the excellent land, which he will give to you.

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Behold, I shall die on this soil. I shall not cross over the Jordan. You shall cross it, and you shall possess the singular land.

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Be careful, lest you at some time forget the covenant of the Lord your God, which he has formed with you, and lest you make for yourselves a graven likeness of those things which the Lord has prohibited to be made.

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For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

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When you will have conceived sons and grandsons while abiding in the land, and if, having been deceived, you make for yourselves any likeness, accomplishing evil in the sight of the Lord your God, so as to provoke him to wrath,

Deuteronomy 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:22 say?
Deuteronomy 4:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, I shall die on this soil. I shall not cross over the Jordan. You shall cross it, and you shall possess the singular land. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:22 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:22 in?
Deuteronomy 4:22 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 4:22?
Deuteronomy 4:22 reads (CPDV): “Behold, I shall die on this soil. I shall not cross over the Jordan. You shall cross it, and you shall possess the singular land. ” 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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