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Deuteronomy 31

Deuteronomy 31:30

Moses Begins His Song · Deuteronomy 31:30
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Translations

Modern
Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end:
Traditional
And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended.
Literal
And Moses spoke in the ears of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended:
Latin
Locutus est ergo Moyses, audiente universo cœtu Israël, verba carminis hujus, et ad finem usque complevit.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end:

Notes

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Death: Scenes of Death of Moses