Deuteronomy 17:11

Translations

Modern

…according to the terms of law they give and the verdict they proclaim. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from the decision they declare to you.

Traditional

According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.

Literal

According to the sentence of the law that they instruct you, and according to the judgment that they tell to you, you shall do; you shall not turn aside from the word that they pronounce to you, to the right or to the left.

Latin

…juxta legem ejus, sequerisque sententiam eorum, nec declinabis ad dexteram neque ad sinistram.

Original

Hebrew

English

…according to the terms of law they give and the verdict they proclaim. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from the decision they declare to you.

Notes

Deuteronomy 17:11

Do not turn aside: This Hebrew phrase means staying on a straight path (see Proverbs 4:25–27; Hebrews 12:13). After giving a verdict, they must apply the sentence according to the law and evidence. They must follow a fair and righteous way that ensures justice.

Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13

The community of Israel, like any nation, needed different kinds of leaders. These leaders helped keep the people united and guided them in the right direction.

The Lord told Moses to set up a proper system of leadership. He also gave clear standards for choosing leaders and explained the duties of each role.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes God’s Instructions God’s Justice Remove the Evil The Priestly Blessing

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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.
Romans 13:1–6
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Titus 3:1
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
Joshua 23:6
Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left.
Deuteronomy 28:14
Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them.
2 Peter 2:10
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
Deuteronomy 17:20
Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel.
Proverbs 4:27
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
1 Peter 2:13–15
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
2 Samuel 14:19
So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say.
Deuteronomy 5:32
So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.

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Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Law of Moses Samuel (Person)

Topics

Assault and Battery: Laws Concerning Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Court: Contempt of Court: Sentence of, Final and Obligatory Court: Superior, and Inferior Courts of Justice: Superior Court: Decisions of, Conclusive Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Judicial Priest: Duties of To Act As Magistrates Priests: Services of Judging in Cases of Controversy The Law of Moses: Divided Into: Civil, Relating to Administration of Justice

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