Deuteronomy 12:32

32 "¹Whatever * * I command you, you shall be careful to do; ²you shall not add to nor take away from it.

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Deuteronomy 12:32 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 12:32

What thing soever I command you, observe to do it
In the manner it is commanded and directed to; the laws of God, both as to matter and manner, were to be obeyed just as they were delivered: thou shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it; neither add any customs and rites of the Heathens to them, nor neglect anything enjoined on them, see ( Proverbs 30:6 ) ( Revelation 22:18 Revelation 22:19 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Deuteronomy 12:32 In-Context

30 beware that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods, that I also may do likewise?'

31 "You shall not behave thus toward the LORD your God, for every abominable act which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods.

32 "Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.

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1. Deuteronomy 4:2; Joshua 1:7
2. Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18

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[a]. Lit "Everything that"

Deuteronomy 12:32

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Deuteronomy 12:32 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 12:32 In-Context

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