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Berean Standard Bible

“Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.”

Deuteronomy 6:13

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Study note

Moses is preparing Israel to live in a land of plenty, warning them not to forget the LORD when they are comfortable. The great command to love God comes just before this verse.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.

World English Bible (WEB)

You shall fear Yahweh your God; and you shall serve him, and shall swear by his name.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God; and him shalt thou serve, and shalt swear by his name.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let the fear of the Lord your God be in your hearts, and be his servants, taking your oaths by his name.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

A Jehová tu Dios temerás, y á él servirás, y por su nombre jurarás.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por esa razón solo al Señor debes rendirle toda honra, servirlo y usar su nombre para respaldar tus juramentos y promesas.

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