Translations
Modern
I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you,
Traditional
Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;
Literal
And not with you alone am I cutting this covenant and this oath,
Latin
Nec vobis solis ego hoc fœdus ferio, et hæc juramenta confirmo,
Original
Hebrew
English
I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you,
Notes
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.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Hosea, Book of Oath
Topics
Covenant in Moab Covenant: Binding, not Only on Those Who Make Them, but on Those Who are Represented Government: Mosaic: Accepted, and Agreed To, the Law Given by Moses Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders