Deuteronomy 12:5
What does Deuteronomy 12:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 12:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But unto the place which Jehovah your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come;
KJV
King James Version · 1611But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But unto the place which Jehovah your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But let your hearts be turned to the place which will be marked out by the Lord your God, among your tribes, to put his name there;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862but unto the place which Jehovah your God doth choose out of all your tribes to put His name there, to His tabernacle ye seek, and thou hast entered thither,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But you shall come to the place, which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes, to put his name there, and to dwell in it:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890but unto the place which Jehovah yourGod will choose out of all your tribes to set his name there, his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 22:1
Then David said, This is the house of Jehovah God, and this is the altar of burnt-offering for Israel.
- 1 Kings 14:21
And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam was forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Jehovah had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there: and his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.
- Deuteronomy 26:2
that thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which thou shalt bring in from thy land that Jehovah thy God giveth thee; and thou shalt put it in a basket, and shalt go unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there.
- Deuteronomy 16:2
And thou shalt sacrifice the passover unto Jehovah thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which Jehovah shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there.
- Ephesians 2:20
being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone;
- Psalms 78:68
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 12
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 12.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bible Reading
The Bible encourages us to read, study, and meditate on God’s Word to grow in faith and wisdom.
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Boldness
Bible verses about boldness reveal how believers can stand firm in faith, speak truth, and overcome fear through God’s strength.
What the Bible says about…