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And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/12.htm">New King James Version</a> then there will be the place where the LORD your God chooses to make His name abide. There you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the heave offerings of your hand, and all your choice offerings which you vow to the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> then it shall come about that the place in which the LORD your God will choose for His name to dwell, there you shall bring everything that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings which you will vow to the LORD. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> then it shall come about that the place in which the LORD your God will choose for His name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice votive offerings which you will vow to the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> then it shall come about that the place in which the LORD your God shall choose for His name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice votive offerings which you will vow to the LORD. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then it will be that the place in which Yahweh your God will choose for His name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I am commanding you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice votive offerings which you will vow to Yahweh. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> then it shall come about that the place which the LORD your God will choose for His Name [and Presence] to dwell; there you shall bring everything that I am commanding you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes and the [voluntary] contribution of your hand [as a first gift from the fruits of the ground], and all your choice votive offerings which you vow to the LORD. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> then the LORD your God will choose the place to have his name dwell. Bring there everything I command you: your burnt offerings, sacrifices, offerings of the tenth, personal contributions, and all your choice offerings you vow to the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> then Yahweh your God will choose the place to have His name dwell. Bring there everything I command you: your burnt offerings, sacrifices, offerings of the tenth, personal contributions, and all your choice offerings you vow to the LORD. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> then it shall come to pass that to the place which Jehovah your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, thither shall ye bring all that I command you: your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto Jehovah. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> then it shall come to pass that the place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there, thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the LORD your God will choose a place where his name will live. You must bring everything I command you to that place. Bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, one-tenth of your income, your contributions, and all the best offerings you vow to bring to the LORD. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD will choose a single place where he is to be worshiped, and there you must bring to him everything that I have commanded: your sacrifices that are to be burned and your other sacrifices, your tithes and your offerings, and those special gifts that you have promised to the LORD. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> then bring to the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling place—where he will establish his name—everything that I'm commanding you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, your hand-carried gifts, and all your best offerings in fulfillment of promises that you pledged to the LORD. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Then you must come to the place the LORD your God chooses for his name to reside, bringing everything I am commanding you--your burnt offerings, sacrifices, tithes, the personal offerings you have prepared, and all your choice votive offerings which you devote to him. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> then it shall happen that to the place which the LORD your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the wave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to your God. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow to the LORD: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/12.htm">World English Bible</a> then it shall happen that to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the wave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then it has been, the place on which your God YHWH fixes to cause His Name to dwell there, there you bring in all that which I am commanding you: your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the raised-offering of your hand, and all the choice of your vows which you vow to YHWH. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And it hath been, the place on which Jehovah your God doth fix to cause His name to tabernacle there, thither ye bring in all that which I am commanding you, your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all the choice of your vows which ye vow to Jehovah; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there was the place which Jehovah your God shall choose in it to cause his name to dwell there; there shall ye bring all which I command you: your burnt-offerings and your sacrifices, your tenths, and the offerings of your hands, and all the choice of your vows which ye shall vow to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the place, which the Lord your God shall choose, that his name may be therein. Thither shall you bring all the things that I command you, holocausts, and victims, and tithes, and the firstfruits of your hands: and whatsoever is the choicest in the gifts which you shall vow to the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may be in it. To that place, you shall bring all the things that I instruct you: holocausts, and victims, and tithes, and the first-fruits of your hands, and whatever is best among the gifts that you shall vow to the Lord. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/12.htm">New American Bible</a> then to the place which the LORD, your God, chooses as the dwelling place for his name you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and personal contributions, and every special offering you have vowed to the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> then you shall bring everything that I command you to the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his name: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and your donations, and all your choice votive gifts that you vow to the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then to the place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there, thither you shall bring all the things that I command you, your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the gift offerings of your hands and all your choice things of your vows which you vow to the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the place that LORD JEHOVAH your God will choose where his name should dwell, bring there everything that I command you, your burnt peace offerings and your sacrifices and your tithes and dedications of your hands and every choice thing of your vows that you vowed to LORD JEHOVAH:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> then it shall come to pass that the place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause His name to dwell there, thither shall ye bring all that I command you: your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there shall be a place which the Lord thy God shall choose for his name to be called there, thither shall ye bring all things that I order you to-day; your whole-burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and the first-fruits of your hands, and every choice gift of yours, whatsoever ye shall vow to the Lord your God. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=3640" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">One Place for Worship</a> …10When you cross the Jordan and live in the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He gives you rest from all the enemies around you and you dwell securely, 11<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: yiḇ·ḥar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">will choose</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: lə·šak·kên (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">a dwelling</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">for His Name.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">And there</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ṯā·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">you are to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: mə·ṣaw·weh (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">command you:</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: ‘ō·w·lō·ṯê·ḵem (N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">your burnt offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2077.htm" title="2077: wə·ziḇ·ḥê·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A sacrifice. From zabach; properly, a slaughter, i.e. The flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice.">and sacrifices,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4643.htm" title="4643: ma‘·śə·rō·ṯê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Tenth part, tithe. Or maasar; and feminine maasrah; from asar; a tenth; especially a tithe.">your tithes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: ū·ṯə·ru·maṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">and special gifts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yeḏ·ḵem (N-fsc:: 2mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4005.htm" title="4005: miḇ·ḥar (N-msc) -- Choicest, best. From bachar; select, i.e. Best.">the choice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5088.htm" title="5088: niḏ·rê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A vow. Or neder; from nadar; a promise; also a thing promised.">offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: tid·də·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">you vow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD.</a> 12And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a> May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-16.htm">2 Chronicles 7:16</a> For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. <a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-14</a> For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a> And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">2 Chronicles 6:6</a> But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Exodus 20:24</a> You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you. <a href="/1_kings/8-44.htm">1 Kings 8:44</a> When Your people go to war against their enemies, wherever You send them, and when they pray to the LORD in the direction of the city You have chosen and the house I have built for Your Name, <a href="/2_chronicles/6-20.htm">2 Chronicles 6:20</a> May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. <a href="/1_kings/8-30.htm">1 Kings 8:30</a> Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-12.htm">2 Chronicles 7:12</a> the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. <a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">1 Kings 8:43</a> then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-38.htm">2 Chronicles 6:38</a> and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name, <a href="/1_kings/8-48.htm">1 Kings 8:48</a> and when they return to You with all their heart and soul in the land of the enemies who took them captive, and when they pray to You in the direction of the land that You gave to their fathers, the city You have chosen, and the house I have built for Your Name, <a href="/2_chronicles/6-26.htm">2 Chronicles 6:26</a> When the skies are shut and there is no rain because Your people have sinned against You, and they pray toward this place and confess Your name, and they turn from their sins because You have afflicted them, <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">1 Kings 8:49</a> then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, their prayer and petition, and may You uphold their cause.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall you bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to the LORD:a place<a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5,14,18,21,26</a> But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … <a href="/deuteronomy/14-23.htm">Deuteronomy 14:23</a> And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.<a href="/deuteronomy/15-20.htm">Deuteronomy 15:20</a> Thou shalt eat it before the LORD thy God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, thou and thy household.your choice [heb] the choice of your <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-28.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-10.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Heave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Vows</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Wave</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/12-13.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-13.htm">Burnt-Offerings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-14.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-14.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-29.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Heave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-13.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-27.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-3.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Vow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Vows</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Wave</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 12</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-1.htm">Monuments of idolatry to be destroyed</a> 4. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-4.htm">The place of God's service to be kept</a> 15. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-15.htm">Blood is forbidden</a> 17. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Holy things must be eaten in the holy place</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">The Levite is not to be forsaken</a> 20. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-20.htm">Blood is again forbidden</a> 26. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-26.htm">and holy things must be eaten in the holy place</a> 29. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-29.htm">Idolatry is not to be enquired after</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase refers to the centralization of worship in a specific location chosen by God, which would later be identified as Jerusalem. The "dwelling for His Name" signifies a place where God's presence would be uniquely manifest, initially in the tabernacle and later in the temple. This centralization was intended to unify the Israelites in their worship practices and prevent idolatry. The concept of God choosing a specific place is echoed in <a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a>, where Solomon prays for God's eyes to be open toward the temple. This foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that true worship would be centered in Him.And there you are to bring everything I command you: This directive emphasizes obedience to God's commands regarding worship and offerings. It underscores the importance of following divine instructions precisely, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. The Israelites were to bring their offerings to the designated place, ensuring that worship was conducted according to God's standards. This reflects the broader biblical theme of obedience as a demonstration of faith and reverence for God, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a>, where obedience is valued over sacrifice.your burnt offerings and sacrifices, Burnt offerings and sacrifices were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. Burnt offerings, in particular, were wholly consumed by fire, representing total surrender to God. These practices were established in Leviticus and served as a means for the Israelites to maintain a right relationship with God. The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a>), fulfilling the law's requirements and providing a way for humanity to be reconciled to God.your tithes and special gifts, Tithes were a tenth of one's produce or income, given to support the Levites and the work of the tabernacle, as outlined in <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>. Special gifts, or freewill offerings, were voluntary contributions made out of gratitude or devotion. These practices fostered a spirit of generosity and reliance on God as the provider. The principle of tithing is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give cheerfully and generously (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>), reflecting God's provision and grace.and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD. Vows were solemn promises made to God, often accompanied by offerings. These were voluntary but binding, as seen in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>. Choice offerings were the best of what one had, reflecting the giver's devotion and reverence for God. This practice highlights the importance of integrity and faithfulness in fulfilling commitments to God. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about the seriousness of vows and encourages straightforward honesty (<a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a>). The concept of offering one's best to God is fulfilled in Christ, who gave Himself as the perfect offering for sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is establishing a place for His Name to dwell among His people. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who are being instructed on how to worship and where to bring their offerings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_dwelling_place.htm">The Dwelling Place</a> The specific location that God will choose for His Name to reside, which is later identified as Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/b/burnt_offerings_and_sacrifices.htm">Burnt Offerings and Sacrifices</a> These are acts of worship and atonement, central to the Israelites' relationship with God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tithes_and_special_gifts.htm">Tithes and Special Gifts</a> These represent the Israelites' obedience and gratitude, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/centrality_of_worship.htm">Centrality of Worship</a> God desires a specific place for His Name to dwell, emphasizing the importance of centralized worship and community in the life of believers. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_in_worship.htm">Obedience in Worship</a> The Israelites are commanded to bring specific offerings, highlighting the need for obedience in how we approach God in worship. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The choice of the dwelling place is God's alone, reminding us of His sovereignty and the need to submit to His will. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_gratitude.htm">Generosity and Gratitude</a> The command to bring tithes and special gifts encourages believers to practice generosity and express gratitude for God's blessings. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_in_christ.htm">Fulfillment in Christ</a> The sacrificial system points to Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice, teaching us about the completeness of His work on the cross.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 12</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joshua_22_align_with_deut._12.htm">How does Joshua 22 align with other passages that mandate a single place of worship (e.g., Deuteronomy 12), and why is there no mention of God’s direct intervention here? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_early_israelites_offer_firstfruits.htm">How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_levi's_landlessness_align_biblically.htm">How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_jephthah's_act_condemned.htm">Judges 11:34-39: If Jephthah's daughter was actually sacrificed, why is there no explicit condemnation of this act elsewhere in Scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Then there shall be a place.--The building of Jerusalem and of the Temple brought with it in due time the accomplishment of the law which is appended to the prophecy.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - All your choice vows; i.e. all the vows of your choice, all that ye choose to make; the vow was purely voluntary; it became obligatory only after it was made. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>then the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֥ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will choose יִבְחַר֩ (yiḇ·ḥar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> To try, select a dwelling לְשַׁכֵּ֤ן (lə·šak·kên) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> To settle down, abide, dwell for His Name. שְׁמוֹ֙ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name And there שָׁ֔ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither you are to bring תָבִ֔יאוּ (ṯā·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every I אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I command you: מְצַוֶּ֣ה (mə·ṣaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order your burnt offerings עוֹלֹתֵיכֶ֣ם (‘ō·w·lō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> Whole burnt offering and sacrifices, וְזִבְחֵיכֶ֗ם (wə·ziḇ·ḥê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2077.htm">Strong's 2077: </a> A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice your tithes מַעְשְׂרֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ (ma‘·śə·rō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4643.htm">Strong's 4643: </a> Tenth part, tithe and special gifts, וּתְרֻמַ֣ת (ū·ṯə·ru·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) and all וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the choice מִבְחַ֣ר (miḇ·ḥar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4005.htm">Strong's 4005: </a> Choicest, best offerings נִדְרֵיכֶ֔ם (niḏ·rê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> A promise, a thing promised you vow תִּדְּר֖וּ (tid·də·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To promise to the LORD. לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 12:11 Then it shall happen that to (Deut. 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