Deuteronomy 12:8

Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 12:8

BSB
You are not to do as we are doing here today, where everyone does what seems right in his own eyes.
AKJV
You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes.
CPDV
You shall not do there the things that we are doing here today: each one doing what seems good to himself.
ERV
Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes:
NHEB
You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatever is right in his own eyes;
SMT
Ye shall not do according to all we do here this day, every man the right in his eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 12:8

YeshallnotdoH6213VerbafterallthethingsthatwedoH6213VerbherethisdayH3117Noun MasculineeverymanH376Noun MasculinewhatsoeverisrightH3477AdjectiveinhisowneyesH5869Noun

Commentary for Deuteronomy 12:8

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 12:8
Summary
Avoid individualistic religious practices contrary to law
Event
Personal religious practice prohibited
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law