Deuteronomy 5:7 net — You must not have any other gods besides me.

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"You must not have any other gods besides me."

— Deuteronomy 5:7, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 5:7 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt have none other gods before me.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
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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DRB
“Thou shalt not have strange gods in my sight.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“You are to have no other gods but me.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“Thou shalt have none other gods before me.”
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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

The LORD spoke face to face with you at the mountain, from the middle of the fire.

(I was standing between the LORD and you at that time to reveal the LORD’s message to you, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain.) He said:

The Ten Commandments“I am the LORD your God, he who brought you from the land of Egypt, from the place of slavery.

You must not have any other gods besides me.

You must not make for yourself an image of anything in heaven above, on earth below, or in the waters beneath.

You must not worship or serve them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. I punish the sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons for the sin of the fathers who reject me,

but I show covenant faithfulness to the thousands who choose 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 NET Bible reads: “You must not have any other gods besides 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 (NET): “You must not have any other gods besides 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 net — You must not have any other gods besides me.

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