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Deuteronomy 12:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must not do all the things that we are doing here today, where everyone does whatever seems right to them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people they can't just follow their own judgment about what's right - they need to follow His clear instructions instead.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was speaking to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. During their time in the desert, they had been living in a temporary, unsettled situation where religious practices were somewhat informal and scattered. Moses was preparing them for a more organized worship system once they settled in their new land.

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