I also said to them, ‘Throw away, each of you, the abhorrent things that you prize, and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’
Deuteronomy 29:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘Indeed, you know how we lived in the land of Egypt and passed through the nations where you travelled. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 (for ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You know how we lived in the land of Egypt and how we came through the midst of the nations you crossed. American Standard Version (1901) (for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the midst of the nations through which ye passed; Common English Bible You know firsthand how we used to live in Egypt and how we passed right through the nations that you passed through. Catholic Public Domain Version For you know how we lived in the land of Egypt, and how we passed through the midst of nations. And when passing through them, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For you know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt: and how we have passed through the midst of nations. And passing through them, |
I also said to them, ‘Throw away, each of you, the abhorrent things that you prize, and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’
When you get close to the Ammonites, don’t show any hostility to them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the Ammonites’ land as a possession; I have given it as a possession to the descendants of Lot.” ’
‘The Lord also said, “Get up, move out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have handed the Amorites’ King Sihon of Heshbon and his land over to you. Begin to take possession of it; engage him in battle.
Command the people: You are about to travel through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so be very careful.
The Lord said to me, “Show no hostility towards Moab, and do not provoke them to battle, for I will not give you any of their land as a possession, since I have given Ar as a possession to the descendants of Lot.” ’
but also with those who are standing here with us today in the presence of the Lord our God and with those who are not here today.
You saw their abhorrent images and idols made of wood, stone, silver, and gold, which were among them.