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◄ Deuteronomy 4:2►
New International Version
Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

New Living Translation
Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

English Standard Version
You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you.

Berean Standard Bible
You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

King James Bible
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminishought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

New King James Version
You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

New American Standard Bible
You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you.

NASB 1995
“You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

NASB 1977
“You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I am commanding you.

Amplified Bible
You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I am commanding you.

Christian Standard Bible
You must not add anything to what I command you or take anything away from it, so that you may keep the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must not add anything to what I command you or take anything away from it, so that you may keep the commands of the LORD your God I am giving you.

American Standard Version
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of Jehovah your God which I command you.

Contemporary English Version
and now he is your God. I am telling you everything he has commanded, so don't add anything or take anything away.

English Revised Version
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never add anything to what I command you, or take anything away from it. Then you will be able to obey the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

Good News Translation
Do not add anything to what I command you, and do not take anything away. Obey the commands of the LORD your God that I have given you.

International Standard Version
Do not add or subtract a thing to what I'm commanding you. Observe the commands of the LORD your God.

NET Bible
Do not add a thing to what I command you nor subtract from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am delivering to you.

New Heart English Bible
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish aught from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

World English Bible
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You do not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor diminish from it, to keep the commands of your God YHWH which I am commanding you.

Young's Literal Translation
Ye do not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor diminish from it, to keep the commands of Jehovah your God which I am commanding you.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ye shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, and ye shall not take away from it, to watch the commands of Jehovah your God which I am commanding you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall not add to the word that I speak to you, neither shall you take away from it: keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall not add to the word which I speak to you, neither shall you take away from it. Preserve the commandments of the Lord your God which I am teaching to you.

New American Bible
In your observance of the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I am commanding you, you shall not add to what I command you nor subtract from it.

New Revised Standard Version
You must neither add anything to what I command you nor take away anything from it, but keep the commandments of the LORD your God with which I am charging you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall not add to the commandment which I command you, neither shall you take from it, but you must keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not add to the commandment that I command you, and you shall not subtract from it, but keep the commandment of LORD JEHOVAH your God that I command to you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ye shall not add to the word which I command you, and ye shall not take from it: keep the commandments of the Lord our God, all that I command you this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
An Exhortation to Obedience
1Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.2You must notaddtoor subtractfromwhatIcommandyou,so that you may keepthe commandmentsof the LORDyour GodthatIam giving you.3Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor.…

Cross References
Revelation 22:18-19
I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. / And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.

Proverbs 30:5-6
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. / Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Matthew 5:17-18
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

Galatians 1:6-9
I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ...

Joshua 1:7
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Psalm 119:160
The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.

Matthew 15:3-9
Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? / For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ ...

Mark 7:7-13
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ / You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.” / He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. ...

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

1 Corinthians 4:6
Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

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

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Hebrews 2:1-4
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, ...


Treasury of Scripture

You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish ought from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Deuteronomy 12:32
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Joshua 1:7
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from itto the right hand orto the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

Proverbs 30:6
Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

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You must not add to or subtract from what I command you
This phrase emphasizes the importance of adhering strictly to God's commandments without alteration. In the ancient Near Eastern context, covenants and legal codes were considered inviolable, and any modification could lead to severe consequences. This directive is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such asProverbs 30:6 andRevelation 22:18-19, underscoring the consistency of this principle throughout the Bible. The prohibition against altering God's word highlights the sufficiency and perfection of divine revelation, pointing to the unchanging nature of God and His will.

so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God
The purpose of not altering God's commands is to ensure their faithful observance. The phrase underscores the relationship between obedience and divine favor, a recurring theme in Deuteronomy. The Israelites were called to be a holy nation, set apart by their adherence to God's laws. This obedience was not merely ritualistic but was intended to reflect a heart aligned with God's purposes. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of covenant faithfulness, where keeping God's commandments is a sign of loyalty and love for Him, as seen inJohn 14:15.

that I am giving you
This phrase indicates the immediacy and personal nature of God's communication to the Israelites. The use of "I" emphasizes that these commandments are directly from God, not mediated through human tradition or interpretation. It reflects the historical moment when Moses, as God's prophet, delivered the law to the people before entering the Promised Land. This direct giving of the law is foundational to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people and prefigures the New Covenant, where Jesus, the Word made flesh, directly imparts God's will to humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments to the people. He is the primary speaker in Deuteronomy, conveying God's laws and instructions.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. They are the audience of Moses' message.

3.Mount Horeb
The location where Moses received the commandments from God. It is a significant place of divine revelation and covenant.

4.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are on the brink of entering this land.

5.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is giving the commandments through Moses. He is the ultimate authority behind the law.
Teaching Points
The Integrity of God's Word
God's word is complete and perfect. We are called to respect its integrity by neither adding to nor subtracting from it. This teaches us to approach Scripture with reverence and humility.

Obedience to God's Commandments
The command to not alter God's word is directly linked to obedience. By keeping the commandments as they are, we demonstrate our faithfulness and trust in God's wisdom.

Guarding Against False Teachings
In a world with many interpretations and teachings, we must be vigilant to ensure that what we believe and teach aligns with the unaltered word of God.

The Role of Scripture in Daily Life
Scripture should be our guide in all aspects of life. By adhering to its teachings without modification, we align ourselves with God's will and purpose.

The Consequences of Altering Scripture
Altering God's word can lead to misunderstanding and misapplication, which can have spiritual consequences. We must be diligent in preserving the truth of Scripture.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 4:2?

2.How does Deuteronomy 4:2 emphasize the importance of scriptural integrity today?

3.What are the dangers of adding or subtracting from God's commandments?

4.How does Revelation 22:18-19 relate to Deuteronomy 4:2's warning?

5.How can we ensure we faithfully follow God's commands in our daily lives?

6.What practical steps can prevent altering God's Word in our teachings?

7.How does Deuteronomy 4:2 address the authority of Scripture in Christianity?

8.Why is it important not to add or subtract from God's commandments in Deuteronomy 4:2?

9.How does Deuteronomy 4:2 influence the interpretation of biblical texts?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4?

11.Deuteronomy 4:2 restricts adding or subtracting from God’s commands—how is this reconciled with later scriptural expansions or revisions?

12.Is the First Testament being rewritten?

13.What does it mean to alter God's Word?

14.What does Kabbalah mean?
What Does Deuteronomy 4:2 Mean
You must not add to or subtract from

– The command is absolute: not a single word of God’s instruction may be tampered with.

– By forbidding both addition and subtraction, the Lord closes every loophole.

• Addition introduces ideas that place human opinion on par with divine revelation (Proverbs 30:6, “Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar,”).

• Subtraction silences truths God intends to protect (Revelation 22:19 warns that anyone who “takes away from the words of this book” will lose his share in the tree of life).

– The standard affirms that Scripture is complete and sufficient; nothing further is needed for faith and obedience (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

– Because God Himself spoke these words (Deuteronomy 4:12), altering them is rebellion against His authority.

so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God

– The purpose clause explains why we must leave the Word untouched: obedience flows from purity of revelation.

– When we change the message, we inevitably change the way we live.

•Joshua 1:7 ties fidelity to the written Law with success: “Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go,”.

• Jesus echoed the same principle: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

– God’s commands are not burdensome (1 John 5:3) but life-giving; unaltered they remain the sure path to blessing (Psalm 19:7–11).

that I am giving you

– Moses speaks as God’s chosen mediator; the source is divine, not human tradition (Exodus 20:1, “And God spoke all these words,”).

– The verb “giving” highlights immediacy: Israel stood on the brink of the Promised Land and needed exact instruction for covenant life.

– What God gave then still stands now (Matthew 5:18, “Until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot or stroke shall pass from the Law,”).

– Our role is to receive, trust, and obey, not to revise. The giver retains ownership; we are stewards of His revealed truth (1 Corinthians 4:1–2).

summary

Deuteronomy 4:2 insists that God’s Word be left exactly as He delivered it, because only an unchanged message can guide us into genuine obedience. To alter Scripture is to challenge God’s authority, distort His will, and forfeit the blessings tied to faithful submission. Hold fast to the text as given, live it out, and you will walk securely in the commandments of the Lord your God.

(2)Ye shall not add unto the word.--The word,not "the words." Thewordis the substance of the Law. Thewordsin which it is expressed may be more or less. The law of Moses contains in it the germ of all revelation to the very end.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You must not
לֹ֣א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

add
תֹסִ֗פוּ(ṯō·si·p̄ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3254:To add, augment

to
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

or subtract
תִגְרְע֖וּ(ṯiḡ·rə·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 1639:To scrape off, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold

from
מִמֶּ֑נּוּ(mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out of

what
אֲשֶׁ֤ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אָנֹכִי֙(’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

command
מְצַוֶּ֣ה(mə·ṣaw·weh)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

you,
אֶתְכֶ֔ם(’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

so that you may keep
לִשְׁמֹ֗ר(liš·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

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

of the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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

I
אָנֹכִ֖י(’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

am giving you.
מְצַוֶּ֥ה(mə·ṣaw·weh)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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