Deuteronomy 5:7 kjv — Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

King James Version

"Thou shalt have none other gods before me."

— Deuteronomy 5:7, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 5:7 in Other Translations

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ASV
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me. ”
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WEB
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
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NET
“You must not have any other gods besides me.”
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DRB
“Thou shalt not have strange gods in my sight.”
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BBE
“You are to have no other gods but me.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt have none other gods before me.”
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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

The Lord talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire,

(I stood between the Lord and you at that time, to shew you the word of the Lord: for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying,

I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:

Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,

And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

Deuteronomy 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 5:7 say?

Deuteronomy 5:7 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt have none other gods before me.”

Where is Deuteronomy 5:7 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 7.

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 5:7.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 5:7 in?

Deuteronomy 5:7 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 5:7?

Deuteronomy 5:7 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt have none other gods before me.” 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.

Deuteronomy 5:7 kjv — Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

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