Deuteronomy 4:28 nasb — "There you will serve gods, the work of man's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.

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""There you will serve gods, the work of man's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell."

— Deuteronomy 4:28, NASB

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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"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,

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I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that you will surely perish quickly from the land where you are going over the Jordan to possess it. You shall not live long on it, but will be utterly destroyed.

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"The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you will be left few in number among the nations where the LORD drives you.

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"There you will serve gods, the work of man's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.

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"But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul.

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"When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in the latter days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice.

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"For the LORD your God is a compassionate God; He will not fail you nor destroy you nor forget the covenant with your fathers which He swore to them.

Deuteronomy 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:28 say?
Deuteronomy 4:28 in the NASB reads: “"There you will serve gods, the work of man's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:28 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 28.
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 4:28.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:28 in?
Deuteronomy 4:28 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 4:28?
Deuteronomy 4:28 reads (NASB): “"There you will serve gods, the work of man's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.” 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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