Deuteronomy 8:6
New International Version
Observe the commands of the LORD your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him.

New Living Translation
“So obey the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.

English Standard Version
So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.

King James Bible
Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

New King James Version
“Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

NASB 1995
“Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

NASB 1977
“Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
So you shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

Amplified Bible
Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk [that is, to live each and every day] in His ways and fear [and worship] Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect].

Christian Standard Bible
So keep the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So keep the commands of the LORD your God by walking in His ways and fearing Him.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

Contemporary English Version
Obey the commands the LORD your God has given you and worship him with fear and trembling.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Obey the commands of the LORD your God. Follow his directions, and fear him.

Good News Translation
So then, do as the LORD has commanded you: live according to his laws and obey him.

International Standard Version
Observe the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him,

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him.

NET Bible
So you must keep his commandments, live according to his standards, and revere him.

New Heart English Bible
You shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

World English Bible
You shall keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have kept the commands of your God YHWH, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast kept the commands of Jehovah thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And watch thou the commands of Jehovah thy God, to go in his ways and to fear him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That thou shouldst keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways, and fear him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So may you keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and walk in his ways, and fear him.

New American Bible
Therefore, keep the commandments of the LORD, your God, by walking in his ways and fearing him.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore keep the commandments of the LORD your God, by walking in his ways and by fearing him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore you must keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways and fear him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Keep the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH your God and walk in his ways and be in awe of him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt keep the commands of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Remember the LORD Your God
5So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you. 6Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him. 7For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills;…

Cross References
John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Joshua 22:5
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

Psalm 119:1-3
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...

Leviticus 18:4-5
You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. / Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.

1 John 2:3-6
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: ...

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Romans 13:10
Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Psalm 128:1
A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!

James 1:22-25
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

2 John 1:6
And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love.

Isaiah 48:17-18
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. / If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

walk

Deuteronomy 5:33
Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

Exodus 18:20
And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

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Deuteronomy 8
1. An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.














Observe
The Hebrew word used here is "shamar," which means to keep, guard, or give heed. In the context of Deuteronomy, it emphasizes the importance of vigilance and careful attention to God's commandments. This is not a passive act but an active, intentional commitment to live according to God's will. Historically, the Israelites were called to be distinct from the surrounding nations by adhering to God's laws, which required constant mindfulness and dedication.

the commandments
The term "commandments" refers to the divine laws given by God to the Israelites. In Hebrew, "mitzvot" encompasses not just rules but a covenantal relationship between God and His people. These commandments were meant to guide the Israelites in their daily lives, ensuring that their actions reflected their faith and devotion. The commandments were a means of sanctification, setting the Israelites apart as God's chosen people.

of the LORD
The name "LORD" in all capital letters is a translation of the Hebrew "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God. This name signifies God's eternal presence and covenantal faithfulness. It is a reminder of the personal relationship between God and Israel, highlighting that the commandments are not arbitrary rules but are given by a loving and sovereign God who desires a relationship with His people.

your God
This phrase personalizes the relationship between the Israelites and God. "Your God" indicates possession and intimacy, suggesting that God is not a distant deity but one who is personally involved in the lives of His people. It underscores the covenant relationship, where God has chosen Israel as His own, and they, in turn, are to acknowledge Him as their sole deity.

by walking
The Hebrew word "halak" means to walk or to go. In a biblical sense, it often refers to one's conduct or way of life. Walking in God's ways implies a continuous, daily journey of faith and obedience. It is an active process, suggesting that faith is not static but dynamic, requiring movement and progress in spiritual growth.

in His ways
"His ways" refers to the path or manner of life that God has set forth for His people. It encompasses the moral and ethical standards that reflect God's character. Walking in His ways means aligning one's life with God's principles, demonstrating righteousness, justice, and love. It is a call to live in a manner that reflects God's holiness and goodness.

and fearing Him
The Hebrew word for fear, "yare," can mean to be afraid, but in this context, it refers to reverence and awe. Fearing God is about recognizing His majesty, power, and authority, leading to a life of worship and obedience. It is a foundational aspect of the believer's relationship with God, acknowledging His rightful place as Lord and King. This fear is not about terror but about respect and honor, motivating the believer to live in a way that pleases God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore you shall keep
וְשָׁ֣מַרְתָּ֔ (wə·šā·mar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

the commandments
מִצְוֺ֖ת (miṣ·wōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4687: Commandment

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

your God,
אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

walking
לָלֶ֥כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in His ways
בִּדְרָכָ֖יו (biḏ·rā·ḵāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

and fearing
וּלְיִרְאָ֥ה (ū·lə·yir·’āh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

Him.
אֹתֽוֹ׃ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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