Deuteronomy 29:16

What does Deuteronomy 29:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 29:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

(for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the midst of the nations through which ye passed;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

(for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the midst of the nations through which ye passed;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

(For you have in mind how we were living in the land of Egypt; and how we came through all the nations which were on your way;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for ye have known how ye dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we passed by through the midst of the nations which ye have passed by;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For you know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we have passed through the midst of nations, and passing through them,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

(for ye know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the nations which ye passed;

Context

v.15but with him that standeth here with us this day before Jehovah our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day

v.16This passage

v.17and ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them);

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 2:24

    Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the valley of the Arnon: behold, I have given into thy hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land; begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.

  • Deuteronomy 3:1

    Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, unto battle at Edrei.

  • Deuteronomy 2:19

    and when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, vex them not, nor contend with them; for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon for a possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.

  • Deuteronomy 2:9

    And Jehovah said unto me, Vex not Moab, neither contend with them in battle; for I will not give thee of his land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession.

  • Deuteronomy 2:4

    And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the border of your brethren the children of Esau, that dwell in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. Take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore;

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