Deuteronomy 6:8 bbe — Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;

Bible in Basic English

"Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;"

— Deuteronomy 6:8, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

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And the Lord your God is to be loved with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

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Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;

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Teaching them to your children with all care, talking of them when you are at rest in your house or walking by the way, when you go to sleep and when you get up.

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Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;

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Have them lettered on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns.

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And when the Lord your God has taken you into the land which he gave his oath to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, that he would give you; with great and fair towns which were not of your building;

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And houses full of good things not stored up by you, and places for storing water which you did not make, and vine-gardens and olive-trees not of your planting; and you have taken food and are full;

Deuteronomy 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:8 say?
Deuteronomy 6:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:8 in?
Deuteronomy 6:8 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 6:8?
Deuteronomy 6:8 reads (BBE): “Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;” 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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