Deuteronomy 12:13

Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 12:13

BSB

Be careful not to offer your burnt offerings in just any place you see;

AKJV

Take heed to yourself that you offer not your burnt offerings in every place that you see:

CPDV

Take care that you do not offer your holocausts in any place that you see.

ERV

Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

NHEB

Be careful that you do not offer your burnt offerings in every place that you see;

SMT

Watch to thyself lest thou lift up thy burnt-offering in every place which thou shalt see.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 12:13

TakeheedH8104VerbtothyselfthatthouofferH5927VerbnotthyburntofferingsH5930Noun FeminineineveryplaceH4725Noun MasculinethatthouseestH7200Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 12:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 12:13

Summary

Avoid random or unauthorized sacrifice locations

Event

Offering location restriction

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC