Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. New Living Translation “Look, the highest heavens and the earth and everything in it all belong to the LORD your God. English Standard Version Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. Berean Standard Bible Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. Berean Literal Bible Behold, unto YHWH your God are the heavens and the heavens of the heavens, the earth and all that is in it. King James Bible Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. New King James Version Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the LORD your God, also the earth with all that is in it. New American Standard Bible Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. NASB 1995 “Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. NASB 1977 “Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, to Yahweh your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. Amplified Bible Behold, the heavens and the highest of heavens belong to the LORD your God, the earth and all that is in it. Berean Annotated Bible Behold, to the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. Christian Standard Bible The heavens, indeed the highest heavens, belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it. Holman Christian Standard Bible The heavens, indeed the highest heavens, belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it. American Standard Version Behold, unto Jehovah thy God belongeth heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that is therein. Contemporary English Version Everything belongs to the LORD your God, not only the earth and everything on it, but also the sky and the highest heavens. English Revised Version Behold, unto the LORD thy God belongeth the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that therein is. GOD'S WORD® Translation Remember that the sky, the highest heaven, the earth and everything it contains belong to the LORD your God. Good News Translation To the LORD belong even the highest heavens; the earth is his also, and everything on it. International Standard Version You see, heaven—even the highest heavens—belongs to the LORD, along with the earth and all that is in it, NET Bible The heavens--indeed the highest heavens--belong to the LORD your God, as does the earth and everything in it. New Heart English Bible Look, to the LORD your God belongs heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that is in it. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens belongeth to the LORD thy God, the earth also, with all that it contains. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBehold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. World English Bible Behold, to Yahweh your God belongs heaven, the heaven of heavens, and the earth, with all that is therein. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, the heavens, even the heavens of the heavens, [belong] to your God YHWH, [as does] the earth and all that [is] in it. Berean Literal Bible Behold, unto YHWH your God are the heavens and the heavens of the heavens, the earth and all that is in it. Young's Literal Translation Lo, to Jehovah thy God are the heavens and the heavens of the heavens, the earth and all that is in it; Smith's Literal Translation Behold, to Jehovah thy God the heavens, and the heavens of the heavens, the earth and all which is in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold heaven is the Lord's thy God, and the heaven of heaven, the earth and all things that are therein. Catholic Public Domain Version Lo, heaven belongs to the Lord your God, and the heaven of heaven, and the earth, and all the things that are within these. New American Bible Look, the heavens, even the highest heavens, belong to the LORD, your God, as well as the earth and everything on it. New Revised Standard Version Although heaven and the heaven of heavens belong to the LORD your God, the earth with all that is in it, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens belongs to the LORD your God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Heavens and the Heavens of Heavens, and Earth and all that is in it, are of LORD JEHOVAH your God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, unto the LORD thy God belongeth the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, the earth, with all that therein is. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens belong to the Lord thy God, the earth and all things that are in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Obedience…13and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good? 14Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. 15Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.… Cross References Behold, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Acts 7:49 ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? to the LORD your God Exodus 20:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Deuteronomy 5:6 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Psalm 95:7 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, belong the heavens, Psalm 115:16 The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth He has given to mankind. Genesis 14:19 and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. even the highest heavens, Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. 2 Chronicles 2:6 But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him? Psalm 148:4 Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies. and the earth Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Acts 17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. and everything in it. Psalm 50:10-12 for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. / If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof. Treasury of Scripture Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's your God, the earth also, with all that therein is. the heaven 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? 2 Chronicles 6:18 But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built! Nehemiah 9:6 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. the earth Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: Exodus 9:29 And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S. Exodus 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: Jump to Previous Belong Belongeth Belongs Contains Earth Heaven Heavens Highest LORD's Ruler ThereinJump to Next Belong Belongeth Belongs Contains Earth Heaven Heavens Highest LORD's Ruler ThereinDeuteronomy 10 1. God's mercy in restoring the two tablets6. in continuing the priesthood 8. in separating the tribe of Levi 10. in hearkening unto Moses' plea for his people 12. An exhortation to obedience Behold, This word serves as a call to attention, urging the listener or reader to focus on the significance of what follows. It is often used in Scripture to introduce a statement of great importance or revelation. to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, to whom Moses is speaking, reminding them of God's sovereignty and their covenant relationship. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, to whom all creation belongs. 4. Heavens and Earth The entirety of creation, emphasizing God's ownership and sovereignty over all. 5. Promised Land The land God promised to the Israelites, a central theme in Deuteronomy as they prepare to enter it. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. This understanding should lead to a posture of humility and worship in our lives. Stewardship As everything belongs to God, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and responsibilities He has entrusted to us. Trust in God's Provision Knowing that God owns everything should encourage us to trust in His provision and care, even in times of uncertainty. Covenant Relationship Reflect on the special relationship God has with His people, as seen in His promises and faithfulness to Israel, and how this extends to believers today through Christ. Worship and Obedience Our response to God's ownership should be one of worship and obedience, acknowledging His rightful place in our lives and aligning our actions with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 10:14?2. How does Deuteronomy 10:14 emphasize God's sovereignty over heaven and earth? 3. What responsibilities arise from knowing "the heavens...and earth belong to the LORD"? 4. How can we apply God's ownership of creation in our daily stewardship? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 10:14 with Genesis 1:1 regarding God's creation authority. 6. How should God's ownership influence our worship and reverence towards Him? 7. How does Deuteronomy 10:14 affirm God's sovereignty over the universe? 8. What does Deuteronomy 10:14 reveal about God's ownership of the earth and heavens? 9. How does Deuteronomy 10:14 challenge human claims to land and resources? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 10? 11. What are heavenly places or realms? 12. What does 'One Nation Under God' signify? 13. What does "One Nation Under God" signify? 14. Is God present everywhere? What Does Deuteronomy 10:14 Mean Behold,• “Behold” calls for our attention right now. It is a holy pause that says, “Stop and look at what God is about to say” (see Isaiah 42:1 for another instance). • Moses had just reminded Israel of God’s mercy after the golden-calf rebellion (Deuteronomy 10:1-11). The people needed to lift their eyes from their own failure and fix them on God’s greatness. • In moments of distraction or discouragement, “behold” invites us to deliberately refocus on the Lord (Hebrews 12:2). to the LORD your God belong • Ownership is unequivocal: everything is His. Psalm 24:1 echoes, “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof.” • This reminds Israel that their covenant God—not Baal, not Pharaoh—holds absolute title. • Because all belongs to Him, obedience is the only reasonable response (Romans 12:1). • Personal comfort: the One who owns all things also calls Himself “your God,” pledging covenant faithfulness (Exodus 6:7). the heavens • Scripture consistently places “the heavens” first to highlight God’s transcendent rule (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 115:3). • The visible sky declares God’s artistry (Psalm 19:1). Each sunrise testifies to His daily faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). • When life feels chaotic, remembering that God governs the heavens steadies our hearts (Isaiah 40:22-26). even the highest heavens • This phrase stretches our imagination beyond the blue sky into realms we cannot see (1 Kings 8:27). • Angels, archangels, and the heavenly council all exist under His authority (Nehemiah 9:6; Revelation 4:11). • No spiritual power, however exalted, slips outside His jurisdiction (Colossians 1:16). Therefore fear is displaced by worship. and the earth • God’s ownership extends from the lofty to the lowly: mountains, rivers, deserts, cities—all are His (Psalm 95:4-5). • Israel stood on promised land, yet it remained God’s land; they were stewards, not ultimate proprietors (Leviticus 25:23). • Our workplaces, homes, and schedules likewise belong to the Lord, prompting faithful stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2). and everything in it • Nothing escapes this blanket statement—people, animals, resources, economies (Psalm 50:10-12; Jonah 4:11). • Human life is sacred because it belongs to God (Genesis 9:6). • Possessions are gifts to manage, not idols to hoard (Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Matthew 6:19-21). • Creation itself longs for redemption under its rightful Owner (Romans 8:19-22). summary Deuteronomy 10:14 sweeps from the immeasurable heavens to the dust beneath our feet, declaring that every realm, every creature, every resource is the Lord’s rightful possession. Knowing this reorients us from self-centered living to God-centered stewardship, fuels awe-filled worship, and anchors our trust in the One who owns—and cares for—absolutely everything. Verses 14, 15. - To love and serve the Lord, Israel was specially bound, because of God's love to them and choice of them to be his people. He, the Lord and Proprietor of the universe, was free to choose any of the nations he pleased, and needed not the service of any, but of his free grace he chose Israel, in whose fathers he had delight, to love them (cf. Exodus 19:5). The heaven and the heaven of heavens; the highest heavens, all that may be called heaven, with all that it contains. Delight ("set his eve upon," Deuteronomy 7:7); literally, cleaved to, was attached to. "Affection, love, choice, the three moments prompting from the innermost impulses to the historical act" (Lange).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Behold,הֵ֚ן (hên) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! to the LORD לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative belong the heavens, הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky even the highest וּשְׁמֵ֣י (ū·šə·mê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky heavens, הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (haš·šā·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and the earth הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and everything in it. וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Deuteronomy 10:14 NIVDeuteronomy 10:14 NLT Deuteronomy 10:14 ESV Deuteronomy 10:14 NASB Deuteronomy 10:14 KJV Deuteronomy 10:14 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 10:14 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 10:14 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 10:14 French Bible Deuteronomy 10:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 10:14 Behold to Yahweh your God belongs heaven (Deut. 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