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Deuteronomy 4:1-2
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Deuteronomy 4:1-2
New Century Version
Moses Tells Israel to Obey
4 Now, Israel, listen to the laws and commands I will teach you. Obey them so that you will live and so that you will go over and take the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving to you. 2 Don’t add to these commands, and don’t leave anything out, but obey the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
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Deuteronomy 4:1-2
New International Version
Deuteronomy 4:1-2
New International Version
Obedience Commanded
4 Now, Israel, hear the decrees(A) and laws I am about to teach(B) you. Follow them so that you may live(C) and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. 2 Do not add(D) to what I command you and do not subtract(E) from it, but keep(F) the commands(G) of the Lord your God that I give you.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2
English Standard Version
Deuteronomy 4:1-2
English Standard Version
Moses Commands Obedience
4 “And now, O Israel, listen to (A)the statutes and the rules[a] that I am teaching you, and do them, (B)that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. 2 (C)You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.
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- Deuteronomy 4:1 Or just decrees; also verses 5, 8, 14, 45
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