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Berean Standard Bible

“Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.”

Deuteronomy 6:16

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Study note

Moses is preaching to a new generation on the plains of Moab, just before entering Canaan. Chapter 6 gathers the great call to love the Lord with all one's being, and warns against forgetting him once they are comfortable.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.

World English Bible (WEB)

You shall not tempt Yahweh your God, as you tempted him in Massah.

King James Version (KJV)

Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ye shall not tempt Jehovah your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did in Massah.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No tentaréis á Jehová vuestro Dios, como lo tentasteis en Massa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No debes provocarlo ni probar su paciencia como lo hiciste cuando te quejaste en su contra en Masá.

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