Deuteronomy 4:39 akjv — Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth benea…

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"Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else. "

— Deuteronomy 4:39, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

36

Out of heaven he made you to hear his voice, that he might instruct you: and on earth he showed you his great fire; and you heard his words out of the middle of the fire.

37

And because he loved your fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought you out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt;

38

To drive out nations from before you greater and mightier than you are, to bring you in, to give you their land for an inheritance, as it is this day.

39

Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else.

40

You shall keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days on the earth, which the LORD your God gives you, for ever. ¶

41

Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sun rise;

42

That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbor unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that fleeing to one of these cities he might live:

Deuteronomy 4:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 4:39 say?
Deuteronomy 4:39 in the American King James Version reads: “Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 4:39 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 4:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 4, verse 39.
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 4:39.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 4:39 in?
Deuteronomy 4:39 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 4:39?
Deuteronomy 4:39 reads (AKJV): “Know therefore this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and on the earth beneath: there is none else. ” 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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