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Deuteronomy 13:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When you listen to the voice of the LORD your God and obey all his commands that I'm giving you today, doing what is right in the LORD your God's eyes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is promising that when we truly listen to God and follow his commands with sincere hearts, we'll be doing what pleases him.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. This comes at the end of a chapter warning against false prophets and idolatry, emphasizing the importance of staying faithful to God alone. Moses is giving his final instructions before his death, knowing the people will face many temptations in their new land.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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