Deuteronomy 4:39 nasb — "Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; ther…

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""Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other."

— Deuteronomy 4:39, NASB

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Deuteronomy 4 — Context

36

"Out of the heavens He let you hear His voice to discipline you; and on earth He let you see His great fire, and you heard His words from the midst of the fire.

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"Because He loved your fathers, therefore He chose their descendants after them. And He personally brought you from Egypt by His great power,

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driving out from before you nations greater and mightier than you, to bring you in and to give you their land for an inheritance, as it is today.

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"Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

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"So you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I am giving you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may live long on the land which the LORD your God is giving you for all time."

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Then Moses set apart three cities across the Jordan to the east,

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that a manslayer might flee there, who unintentionally slew his neighbor without having enmity toward him in time past; and by 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 NASB reads: “"Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.”
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 (NASB): “"Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the LORD, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.” 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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