Translations
Modern
…because you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God.
Traditional
When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the Lord thy God.
Literal
…because you have listened to the voice of YHWH your God, to keep all His commandments that I command you today, to do what is right in the eyes of YHWH your God.
Latin
…quando audieris vocem Domini Dei tui custodiens omnia præcepta ejus, quæ ego præcipio tibi hodie, ut facias quod placitum est in conspectu Domini Dei tui.
Original
Hebrew
English
…because you obey the LORD your God, keeping all His commandments I am giving you today and doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God.
Notes
Prophets who tried to lead Israel away from the one true God committed treason, which was punishable by death. No other religion demanded exclusive worship of their national gods. As a result, such severe penalties for worshiping other gods were unknown in the ancient Near East.
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Apostasy Compassionate Healer Complete Dedication Complete Destruction
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Prophet, Prophetess
Topics
Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian God: Providence of