New International Version Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, New Living Translation Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, English Standard Version You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Berean Standard Bible Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, Berean Literal Bible And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, King James Bible And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: New King James Version And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, New American Standard Bible And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, NASB 1995 “You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, NASB 1977 “And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Legacy Standard Bible And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Amplified Bible You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Berean Annotated Bible Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, Christian Standard Bible Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates, Holman Christian Standard Bible Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, American Standard Version And thou shalt write them upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates; Contemporary English Version Write them on the door frames of your homes and on your town gates. English Revised Version And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: GOD'S WORD® Translation Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Good News Translation Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. International Standard Version Also write them upon the doorposts of your house and gates NET Bible Inscribe them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates New Heart English Bible You shall write them on the door posts of your house, and on your gates; Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thy house, and upon thy gates: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWrite them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, World English Bible You shall write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have written them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Berean Literal Bible And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Young's Literal Translation and hast written them on the side-posts of thy house, and on thy gates, Smith's Literal Translation And write them upon the doorposts of thy house and upon thy gates. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt write them upon the posts and the doors of thy house: Catholic Public Domain Version You shall write them upon the doorposts and the gates of your house, New American Bible and write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, New Revised Standard Version Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall write them on the doorposts of your houses, and upon your gates; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And write them on the doorposts of your houses and upon your doors: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt write them upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates; Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall write them on the lintels of your houses, and on your gates; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Remember God's Words…19Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 20Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, 21so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be multiplied in the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers.… Cross References Write them on the doorposts of your houses Deuteronomy 6:9 Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. Exodus 12:7 They are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs. Exodus 12:22-23 Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. / When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. and on your gates, Deuteronomy 17:5 you must bring out to your gates the man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you must stone that person to death. Ruth 4:1 Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down. Amos 5:15 Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” Exodus 13:9 It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. Exodus 13:16 So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” Proverbs 3:3 Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 7:3 Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Isaiah 30:8 Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever. Jeremiah 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. Habakkuk 2:2 Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Treasury of Scripture And you shall write them on the door posts of your house, and on your gates: Deuteronomy 6:9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. Jump to Previous Door Doorframes Doorposts Door-Posts Doors House Houses Pillars Posts Side-Posts Towns Write Writing WrittenJump to Next Door Doorframes Doorposts Door-Posts Doors House Houses Pillars Posts Side-Posts Towns Write Writing WrittenDeuteronomy 11 1. Another exhortation to obedience2. by their own experience of God's great works 8. by promise of God's great blessings 16. and by threatenings 18. A careful study is required in God's words 26. The blessing and curse set before them Write them on the doorposts of your houses God’s commands were to be displayed at the entrance of Israelite homes, marking the household as ordered under His covenant. The doorpost stood at the boundary between public life and family life, reminding those who entered and departed that obedience to God governed the home. Jewish families later expressed this command through the mezuzah, a small container holding portions of Scripture affixed to the doorpost. Deu 6:9 Write them on the doorposts of your houses… and on your gates, The command extended beyond individual households to the gates of towns and settlements. City gates were centers of trade, judgment, and public decision-making. God’s law was therefore to shape not only private conduct but also the justice, order, and character of the wider community. Deu 17:5 you must bring out to your gates the man or woman… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's commandments to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving instructions on how to live in the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. Doorposts and Gates Physical locations in a household and community where God's laws were to be visibly displayed. 5. Covenant The agreement between God and Israel, emphasizing obedience and remembrance of His laws. Teaching Points Visible Reminders of FaithWriting God's commandments on doorposts and gates serves as a constant, visible reminder of His presence and authority in our lives. Consider how we can create visible reminders of our faith in our homes today. Integration of Faith in Daily Life The command to write on doorposts and gates signifies the integration of God's word into daily life. Reflect on how we can incorporate Scripture into our daily routines and environments. Family and Community Influence By placing God's laws in prominent places, families and communities are influenced to live according to His statutes. Discuss the role of family and community in nurturing faith and obedience. Obedience and Blessing The act of writing God's laws is tied to the covenant promise of blessing for obedience. Explore the relationship between obedience to God's word and experiencing His blessings. Legacy of Faith Writing on doorposts and gates is a way to pass down faith to future generations. Consider how we can leave a legacy of faith for our children and community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 11:20?2. How can we "write them on the doorposts" in our modern homes? 3. What does Deuteronomy 11:20 teach about the importance of God's Word in families? 4. How does this verse connect to Proverbs 3:3 about binding God's commands? 5. Why is it crucial to visibly display God's Word in our daily lives? 6. How can families implement Deuteronomy 11:20 in their spiritual practices today? 7. Why does Deuteronomy 11:20 emphasize writing God's words on doorposts and gates? 8. How does Deuteronomy 11:20 relate to the practice of mezuzah in Jewish tradition? 9. What is the historical context of Deuteronomy 11:20 in ancient Israelite society? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 11? Deuteronomy 11:20 calls believers to make God’s Word visible and unavoidable—written, not wished; posted on the house, not hidden in a drawer; displayed at the gates, not confined to private devotion. The verse weaves together personal, family, and public spheres, insisting that every threshold we cross be marked by the Lord’s commands. When Scripture shapes our going out and coming in, our homes and our communities alike become places where God’s truth is read, remembered, and revered. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Writeוּכְתַבְתָּ֛ם (ū·ḵə·ṯaḇ·tām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3789: To grave, to write them on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the doorposts מְזוּז֥וֹת (mə·zū·zō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4201: A doorpost, gatepost of your houses בֵּיתֶ֖ךָ (bê·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and gates, וּבִשְׁעָרֶֽיךָ׃ (ū·ḇiš·‘ā·re·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 11:20 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 11:20 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 11:20 Bible.com Deuteronomy 11:20 NIV |
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