Translations
Modern
…and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?
Traditional
To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Literal
…and to keep the commandments of YHWH, and His statutes that I command you today for good to you?
Latin
…custodiasque mandata Domini, et cæremonias ejus, quas ego hodie præcipio tibi, ut bene sit tibi?
Original
Hebrew
English
…and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?
Notes
fear the LORD your God: This fear is not terror from fearing his anger. Instead, God wanted his people to understand their limits and how unworthy they were to be in his divine presence (see study notes on 7:21 and Proverbs 1:7).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of
Topics
Duty of Man to God Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Obedience: Enjoined The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: To Love and Fear God