Deuteronomy 4:2

Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 4:2

BSB
You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.
AKJV
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish ought from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
CPDV
You shall not add to the word which I speak to you, neither shall you take away from it. Preserve the commandments of the Lord your God which I am teaching to you.
ERV
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
NHEB
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
SMT
Ye shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, and ye shall not take away from it, to watch the commands of Jehovah your God which I am commanding you.

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 4:2

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Overview of Deuteronomy 4:2
Summary
Prohibition against scriptural alteration or modification.
Event
Mandating scriptural preservation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law