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Deuteronomy 29

Deuteronomy 29:11

The Covenant in Moab · Deuteronomy 29:1–29
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Translations

Modern
…your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water—
Traditional
Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:
Literal
…your little ones, and your wives, and the sojourner who is in the midst of your camp, from the one who cuts your wood to the one who draws your water—
Latin
…liberi et uxores vestræ, et advena qui tecum moratur in castris, exceptis lignorum cæsoribus, et his qui comportant aquas:

Original

Hebrew
English
…your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water—

Notes

Deuteronomy 29:11

  • foreigners (literally sojourner): This word refers to people who lived among Israel but were not native Israelites. See study note on 10:18.

  • The phrase cut your wood and draw your water was a common saying for low-level or servant work (see Joshua 9:22–27).

Deuteronomy 29:2–30:20

As Moses prepared to die, he spoke a farewell message to Israel. In this message, he briefly reviewed their history since they left Egypt.

He urged the nation to promise loyalty to the Lord. This part of Deuteronomy shows that grace (God’s undeserved favor) is not only a New Testament teaching. Grace is the foundation of the Lord’s relationship with Israel.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Hosea, Book of

Topics

Covenant in Moab Government: Mosaic: Accepted, and Agreed To, the Law Given by Moses Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Government: Theocratic Proselytes: Required: To Enter Into Covenant to Serve the Lord Servant: Bond: Must Enjoy Religious Privileges with the Master's Household