Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it. New Living Translation “So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them. English Standard Version “Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it. Berean Standard Bible See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it. King James Bible What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. New King James Version “Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. New American Standard Bible “Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take anything away from it. NASB 1995 “Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. NASB 1977 “Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. Legacy Standard Bible “Whatever I am commanding you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. Amplified Bible “Everything I command you, you shall be careful to do it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. Christian Standard Bible Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.” American Standard Version What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Contemporary English Version Obey all the laws and teachings I am giving you. Don't add any, and don't take any away. English Revised Version What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be sure to do everything I command you. Never add anything to it or take anything away from it. Good News Translation "Do everything that I have commanded you; do not add anything to it or take anything from it. International Standard Version Now as to everything I'm commanding you, you must be careful to observe it. Don't add to or subtract from it." Majority Standard Bible See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it. NET Bible You must be careful to do everything I am commanding you. Do not add to it or subtract from it! New Heart English Bible Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Webster's Bible Translation Whatever thing I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add to it, nor diminish from it. World English Bible Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do. You shall not add to it, nor take away from it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe whole thing which I am commanding you, you observe to do it; you do not add to it, nor diminish from it.” Young's Literal Translation The whole thing which I am commanding you -- it ye observe to do; thou dost not add unto it, nor diminish from it. Smith's Literal Translation Every word which I command you, ye shall watch to do it: thou shalt not add upon it, and thou shalt not take away from it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhat I command thee, that only do thou to the Lord: neither add any thing, nor diminish. Catholic Public Domain Version What I command to you, this only shall you do, for the Lord. You may neither add nor subtract anything.” New American Bible Every word that I command you, you shall be careful to observe, neither adding to it nor subtracting from it. New Revised Standard Version You must diligently observe everything that I command you; do not add to it or take anything from it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEverything that I command you, that you must be careful to do; you shall not add nor take from it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Every word that I command to you, keep it and do; you shall not add upon it and you shall not subtract from it.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All this word which I command you, that shall ye observe to do; thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every word that I command you this day, it shalt thou observe to do: thou shalt not add to it, nor diminish from it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning Against Idolatry…31You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. 32 See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it. Cross References Revelation 22:18-19 I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. / And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book. Proverbs 30:5-6 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. / Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Galatians 1:8-9 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse! Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. 1 Corinthians 4:6 Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another. Jeremiah 26:2 “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 2 Peter 1:20-21 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Psalm 119:160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. Acts 20:27 For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Hebrews 2:1-3 We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, Treasury of Scripture What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it. thou shalt not Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 13:18 When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. Jump to Previous Add Addition Care Careful Command Commanding Diminish Heed Making Observe Soever Thereto Whatever Whole Word WordsJump to Next Add Addition Care Careful Command Commanding Diminish Heed Making Observe Soever Thereto Whatever Whole Word WordsDeuteronomy 12 1. Monuments of idolatry to be destroyed4. The place of God's service to be kept 15. Blood is forbidden 17. Holy things must be eaten in the holy place 19. The Levite is not to be forsaken 20. Blood is again forbidden 26. and holy things must be eaten in the holy place 29. Idolatry is not to be enquired after See that you do everything The Hebrew word for "see" is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which implies not just physical sight but also understanding and perceiving with the mind. This command is a call to attentiveness and mindfulness in obedience. The phrase "do everything" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's commandments. It is a reminder that partial obedience is not sufficient; God requires full adherence to His instructions. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience is a sign of faithfulness and love. I command you do not add to it or subtract from it Verse 32. - The admonition in this verse is best regarded as forming an intermediate link between this chapter and the following, "closing what goes before and introductory to what follows" (Keil). |
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