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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Observe the commands of the LORD your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“So obey the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So you shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk [that is, to live each and every day] in His ways and fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So keep the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So keep the commands of the LORD your God by walking in His ways and fearing Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Obey the commands the LORD your God has given you and worship him with fear and trembling. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Obey the commands of the LORD your God. Follow his directions, and fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So then, do as the LORD has commanded you: live according to his laws and obey him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Observe the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have kept the commands of your God YHWH, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast kept the commands of Jehovah thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And watch thou the commands of Jehovah thy God, to go in his ways and to fear him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That thou shouldst keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways, and fear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So may you keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and walk in his ways, and fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, keep the commandments of the LORD, your God, by walking in his ways and fearing him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore keep the commandments of the LORD your God, by walking in his ways and by fearing him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore you must keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways and fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Keep the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH your God and walk in his ways and be in awe of him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt keep the commands of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=2525" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/8.htm">Remember the LORD Your God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·šā·mar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">Therefore you shall keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wōṯ (N-fpc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">the commandments</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">walking</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: biḏ·rā·ḵāw (Prep-b:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">in His ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ū·lə·yir·’āh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">and fearing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-5.htm">Joshua 22:5</a></span><br />But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">1 John 5:3</a></span><br />For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a></span><br />And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a></span><br />Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/18-4.htm">Leviticus 18:4-5</a></span><br />You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. / Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3-6</a></span><br />By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Romans 13:10</a></span><br />Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">2 John 1:6</a></span><br />And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-17.htm">Isaiah 48:17-18</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. / If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.</p><p class="hdg">walk</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Deuteronomy 5:33</a></b></br> Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and <i>that it may be</i> well with you, and <i>that</i> ye may prolong <i>your</i> days in the land which ye shall possess.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/18-20.htm">Exodus 18:20</a></b></br> And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/12-24.htm">1 Samuel 12:24</a></b></br> Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great <i>things</i> he hath done for you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-20.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-1.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-19.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-1.htm">An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments, which are central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The term "commandments" refers to the laws given by God through Moses, which include moral, ceremonial, and civil laws. Obedience to these commandments is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, highlighting the need for Israel to remain faithful to God. This obedience is not merely a legalistic requirement but a response to God's grace and deliverance, as seen in the historical context of the Exodus. The phrase also connects to Jesus' teaching in the New Testament, where He emphasizes the fulfillment of the law through love and obedience (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-19</a>).<p><b>walking in His ways</b><br>"Walking in His ways" implies a lifestyle that reflects God's character and purposes. In the ancient Near Eastern context, "walking" often symbolized one's conduct or manner of life. This phrase suggests that the Israelites are to model their lives after God's attributes, such as justice, mercy, and holiness. The concept of walking in God's ways is echoed throughout Scripture, including in the Psalms and the Prophets, where it is associated with blessings and prosperity (<a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a>; <a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a>). In the New Testament, believers are called to walk in the Spirit, which aligns with walking in God's ways (<a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16</a>).<p><b>and fearing Him</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a foundational principle in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. It denotes a reverential awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power, holiness, and authority. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, fearing God was integral to maintaining a covenant relationship with Him. This fear is not about being terrified but about recognizing God's rightful place as the sovereign Creator and Judge. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and is essential for true worship and obedience. In the New Testament, this reverence is seen in the early church's attitude towards God, as they lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who has delivered them from Egypt and is guiding them to the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The 40-year period of testing and preparation for the Israelites before entering the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commandments.htm">Obedience to God’s Commandments</a></b><br>The call to "keep the commandments" emphasizes the importance of obedience as a response to God's covenant love and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_god's_ways.htm">Walking in God’s Ways</a></b><br>"Walking in His ways" suggests a lifestyle of consistent faithfulness and alignment with God's character and purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>"Fearing Him" involves a reverent awe and respect for God, recognizing His holiness and authority over our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The verse underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience is a sign of faithfulness and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_blessing.htm">Preparation for Blessing</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were being prepared to enter the Promised Land, believers are called to live in obedience as preparation for receiving God's blessings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_'woke'.htm">How can one truly love God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_meekness_of_wisdom.htm">What does 'Walk in God's Ways' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_hasidic_jews_believe.htm">What are the core beliefs of Hasidic Jews?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_shema_mean_in_judaism.htm">What does the Shema signify in Judaism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore you shall keep</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁ֣מַרְתָּ֔</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·mar·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commandments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוֺ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">walking</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֶ֥כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His ways</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּדְרָכָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(biḏ·rā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fearing</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְיִרְאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·yir·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">Deuteronomy 8:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/8-6.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 8:6 You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh (Deut. 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