Deuteronomy 4:22 nasb — "For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good land.

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""For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good land."

— Deuteronomy 4:22, NASB

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Deuteronomy 4:22 in Other Translations

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KJV
“But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.”
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ASV
“but I must die in this land, I must not go over the Jordan; but ye shall go over, and possess that good land. ”
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WEB
“but I must die in this land, I must not go over the Jordan; but you shall go over, and possess that good land.”
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NET
“So I must die here in this land; I will not cross the Jordan. But you are going over and will possess that good land.”
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DRB
“Behold I die in this land, I shall not pass over the Jordan: you shall pass, and possess the goodly land.”
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BBE
“But death is to come to me in this land, I may not go over Jordan: but you will go over and take that good land for your heritage.”
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KJVA
“But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.”
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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

"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.

"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.

"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.

"For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good land.

"So watch yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything against which the LORD your God has commanded you.

"For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

"When you become the father of children and children's children and have remained long in the land, and act corruptly, and make an idol in the form of anything, and do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD your God so as to provoke Him to anger,

Deuteronomy 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:22 say?

Deuteronomy 4:22 in the NASB reads: “"For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good 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 (NASB): “"For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good 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.

Deuteronomy 4:22 nasb — "For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good land.

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Deuteronomy 4:22 in Other Translations

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Deuteronomy 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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