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You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take <i>anything</i> away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Whatever I am commanding you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Everything I command you, you shall be careful to do it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You must be careful to do everything I command you; do not add anything to it or take anything away from it.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Obey all the laws and teachings I am giving you. Don't add any, and don't take any away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be sure to do everything I command you. Never add anything to it or take anything away from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Do everything that I have commanded you; do not add anything to it or take anything from it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> Now as to everything I'm commanding you, you must be careful to observe it. Don't add to or subtract from it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must be careful to do everything I am commanding you. Do not add to it or subtract from it!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whatever thing I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add to it, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do. You shall not add to it, nor take away from it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole thing which I am commanding you, you observe to do it; you do not add to it, nor diminish from it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The whole thing which I am commanding you -- it ye observe to do; thou dost not add unto it, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Every word which I command you, ye shall watch to do it: thou shalt not add upon it, and thou shalt not take away from it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />What I command thee, that only do thou to the Lord: neither add any thing, nor diminish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />What I command to you, this only shall you do, for the Lord. You may neither add nor subtract anything.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Every word that I command you, you shall be careful to observe, neither adding to it nor subtracting from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You must diligently observe everything that I command you; do not add to it or take anything from it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Everything that I command you, that you must be careful to do; you shall not add nor take from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Every word that I command to you, keep it and do; you shall not add upon it and you shall not subtract from it.” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />All this word which I command you, that shall ye observe to do; thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Every word that I command you this day, it shalt thou observe to do: thou shalt not add to it, nor diminish from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/12-32.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=3881" 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/12.htm">A Warning Against Idolatry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: ṯiš·mə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">See that you do</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/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></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/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: ṯō·sêp̄ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">add</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1639.htm" title="1639: ṯiḡ·ra‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To diminish, restrain, withdraw. A primitive root; to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold.">or subtract</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from it.</a> </span><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="/revelation/22-18.htm">Revelation 22:18-19</a></span><br />I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. / And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5-6</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. / Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-18</a></span><br />Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a></span><br />But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7</a></span><br />Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a></span><br />To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">1 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-2.htm">Jeremiah 26:2</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/2_peter/1-20.htm">2 Peter 1:20-21</a></span><br />Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. / For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-27.htm">Acts 20:27</a></span><br />For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1-3</a></span><br />We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-2.htm">Deuteronomy 4:2</a></b></br> Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish <i>ought</i> from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-18.htm">Deuteronomy 13:18</a></b></br> 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 <i>that which is</i> right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/5-25.htm">Add</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-2.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Care</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-2.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-22.htm">Making</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/numbers/10-32.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/numbers/19-17.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-26.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-25.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-24.htm">Word</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-28.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Add</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-4.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Care</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-18.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-18.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/job/6-17.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-19.htm">Making</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-35.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Thereto</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-16.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-12.htm">Word</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-1.htm">Monuments of idolatry to be destroyed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-4.htm">The place of God's service to be kept</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-15.htm">Blood is forbidden</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-17.htm">Holy things must be eaten in the holy place</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">The Levite is not to be forsaken</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-20.htm">Blood is again forbidden</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-26.htm">and holy things must be eaten in the holy place</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-29.htm">Idolatry is not to be enquired after</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'; 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In the context of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are on the brink of entering the Promised Land, and God is reiterating the need for strict adherence to His laws. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience is a sign of faithfulness and devotion. The command to "do everything" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's law, covering all aspects of life. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>).<p><b>do not add to it or subtract from it.</b><br>This part of the verse warns against altering God's commands, highlighting the sufficiency and perfection of divine law. In the ancient Near Eastern context, altering a king's edict was seen as a serious offense, and this principle is applied to God's law. The prohibition against adding or subtracting is a safeguard against false teachings and human traditions that could lead people away from true worship. This theme is reiterated in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/proverbs/30-6.htm">Proverbs 30:6</a> and <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Revelation 22:18-19</a>, emphasizing the integrity and completeness of God's Word. The warning serves as a reminder of the authority of Scripture and the need for careful interpretation and application.<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, receiving the laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God originally gave the Law to Moses, establishing the covenant with Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanite_practices.htm">Canaanite Practices</a></b><br>The pagan rituals and practices that God warns the Israelites against adopting.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_scripture.htm">Authority of Scripture</a></b><br>The verse underscores the authority of God's Word. Believers are called to respect and adhere to the Bible as the ultimate guide for faith and practice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_of_god's_commands.htm">Integrity of God's Commands</a></b><br>The command not to add or subtract from God's Word highlights the need for maintaining the integrity and purity of Scripture. Believers should be cautious of teachings that deviate from biblical truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">Obedience and Faithfulness</a></b><br>This verse calls for complete obedience to God's commands. It challenges believers to examine their lives and ensure they are living in accordance with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_false_teachings.htm">Discernment Against False Teachings</a></b><br>In a world with many voices, this verse encourages believers to discern and reject teachings that contradict or distort biblical truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_influence.htm">Cultural Influence</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were warned against adopting Canaanite practices, believers today must be vigilant against cultural influences that compromise their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_add_to_scripture_if_god_forbids_it.htm">Why does God forbid adding to Scripture (Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19), yet Christianity later included new books in the New Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_canaanite_altars_persist_in_use.htm">In Deuteronomy 12:2-4, how does the command to destroy all pagan worship sites fit with archaeological findings that some Canaanite altars appear to have remained in use?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god's_justice_align_with_destruction.htm">Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?</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>(32) <span class= "bld">What thing soever I command you.</span>--<span class= "ital">No </span>later writer could put these words into the mouth of Moses, if he had altered the precepts of Moses to any appreciable extent.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - The admonition in this verse is best regarded as forming an intermediate link between this chapter and the following, "closing what goes before and introductory to what follows" (Keil). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/12-32.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">See that you do</span><br /><span class="heb">תִשְׁמְר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiš·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<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">everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">command you;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצַוֶּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣaw·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">add</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹסֵ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to it</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or subtract</span><br /><span class="heb">תִגְרַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiḡ·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1639.htm">Strong's 1639: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scrape off, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from it.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 12:32 Whatever thing I command you that you (Deut. 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