Deuteronomy 4:28 web — There you shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.

World English Bible

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

— Deuteronomy 4:28, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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When you shall father children, and children's children, and you shall have been long in the land, and shall corrupt yourselves, and make an engraved image in the form of anything, and shall do that which is evil in the sight of Yahweh your God, to provoke him to anger;

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I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that you shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto you go over the Jordan to possess it; you shall not prolong your days on it, but shall utterly be destroyed.

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Yahweh will scatter you among the peoples, and you shall be left few in number among the nations, where Yahweh shall lead you away.

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

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But from there you shall seek Yahweh your God, and you shall find him, when you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.

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When you are in oppression, and all these things are come on you, in the latter days you shall return to Yahweh your God, and listen to his voice:

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for Yahweh your God is a merciful God; he will not fail you, neither destroy you, nor forget the covenant of 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 World English Bible reads: “There you shall serve gods, the work of men'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 (WEB): “There you shall serve gods, the work of men'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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