Deuteronomy 6:17 kjva — Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath co…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee."

— Deuteronomy 6:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

14

Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;

15

(For the Lord thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.

16

Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

17

Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.

18

And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers,

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To cast out all thine enemies from before thee, as the Lord hath spoken.

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And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord our God hath commanded you?

Deuteronomy 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:17 say?
Deuteronomy 6:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 17.
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 6:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:17 in?
Deuteronomy 6:17 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 6:17?
Deuteronomy 6:17 reads (KJVA): “Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.” 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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