Deuteronomy 6:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 6:16

BSB
Do not test the LORD your God as you tested Him at Massah.
AKJV
You shall not tempt the LORD your God, as you tempted him in Massah.
CPDV
You shall not tempt the Lord your God, as you tempted him in the place of temptation.
ERV
Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.
NHEB
Do not test the LORD your God, as you tested him at Massah.
SMT
Ye shall not try Jehovah your God, as ye tempted in Massah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 6:16

YeshallnottemptH5254VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameyourGodH430Noun MasculineasyetemptedH5254VerbhiminMassahH4532Proper Name Location

Commentary for Deuteronomy 6:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 6:16
Summary
Prohibition against testing divine power
Event
Ban on divine testing
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Law