Deuteronomy 8:6 asv — And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. "

— Deuteronomy 8:6, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 8 — Context

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And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by everything that proceedeth out of the mouth of Jehovah doth man live.

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Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot swell, these forty years.

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And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee.

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And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

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For Jehovah thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills;

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a land of wheat and barley, and vines and fig-trees and pomegranates; a land of olive-trees and honey;

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a land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig copper.

Deuteronomy 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 8:6 say?
Deuteronomy 8:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 8:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 8, verse 6.
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 8:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 8:6 in?
Deuteronomy 8:6 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 8:6?
Deuteronomy 8:6 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. ” 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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