Deuteronomy 4:37 net — Moreover, because he loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who followed them and personally brought you out…

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"Moreover, because he loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who followed them and personally brought you out of Egypt with his great power"

— Deuteronomy 4:37, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

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Or has God ever before tried to deliver a nation from the middle of another nation, accompanied by judgments, signs, wonders, war, strength, power, and other very terrifying things like the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes?

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You have been taught that the LORD alone is God– there is no other besides him.

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From heaven he spoke to you in order to teach you, and on earth he showed you his great fire from which you also heard his words.

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Moreover, because he loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who followed them and personally brought you out of Egypt with his great power

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to dispossess nations greater and stronger than you and brought you here this day to give you their land as your property.

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Today realize and carefully consider that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth below– there is no other!

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Keep his statutes and commandments that I am setting forth today so that it may go well with you and your descendants and that you may enjoy longevity in the land that the LORD your God is about to give you as a permanent possession.”

Deuteronomy 4:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:37 say?
Deuteronomy 4:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Moreover, because he loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who followed them and personally brought you out of Egypt with his great power”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:37 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 37.
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 4:37.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:37 in?
Deuteronomy 4:37 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 4:37?
Deuteronomy 4:37 reads (NET): “Moreover, because he loved your ancestors, he chose their descendants who followed them and personally brought you out of Egypt with his great power” 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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