Translations
Modern
On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:
Traditional
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,
Literal
On this side of the Jordan, in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:
Latin
…trans Jordanem in terra Moab. Cœpitque Moyses explanare legem, et dicere:
Original
Hebrew
English
On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:
Notes
Ancient Near Eastern treaty texts usually began with a brief section introducing the partners in the covenant, their relationship to each other, and their immediate ancestry. This introduction provides information primarily about the social and geographic setting.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Places
Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Perea