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Deuteronomy 18:9

7 Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.

8 They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.

When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.
KJV
When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
WEB
When you have come into the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the abominations of those nations.
ASV
When thou art come into the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
DARBY
When thou art come into the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do according to the abominations of those nations.
BLB
When you come into the land that YHWH your God is giving to you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of these nations.
ÅB
Når du kommer til det land Herren din Gud gir deg, da skal du ikke ta etter disse folks avskyelige skikker.
OTB
Når du kommer inn i det landet Herren din Gud gir deg, skal du ikke lære å etterligne de avskyelige skikkene til disse nasjonene.
B1930
Når du kommer til det land Herren din Gud gir dig, da skal du ikke ta efter disse folks vederstyggelige skikker.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 12:29–31

    When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land;

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  • Leviticus 18:26–27

    Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:

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  • Leviticus 18:30

    Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.

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