Deuteronomy 12:9

9 since you have not yet reached the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 12:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.
ESV
9 for you have not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you.
NLT
9 because you have not yet arrived at the place of rest, the land the LORD your God is giving you as your special possession.
MSG
9 Until now you haven't arrived at the goal, the resting place, the inheritance that God, your God, is giving you.
CSB
9 Indeed, you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance the Lord your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 12:9 In-Context

7 There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the LORD your God has blessed you.
8 You are not to do as we do here today, everyone doing as they see fit,
9 since you have not yet reached the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you.
10 But you will cross the Jordan and settle in the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and he will give you rest from all your enemies around you so that you will live in safety.
11 Then to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name—there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice possessions you have vowed to the LORD.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 33:14; Deuteronomy 3:20; Psalms 95:11; Micah 2:10
  • 2. Deuteronomy 4:21
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