Deuteronomy 4:14

An Exhortation to Obedience · Deuteronomy 4:1–14
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Translations

Modern
At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you the statutes and ordinances you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.
Traditional
And the Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.
Literal
And me YHWH commanded at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might observe them in the land that you are passing over to possess.
Latin
Mihique mandavit in illo tempore ut docerem vos cæremonias et judicia, quæ facere deberetis in terra, quam possessuri estis.

Original

Hebrew
English
At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you the statutes and ordinances you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.

Notes

Moses gave a long speech to the Israelites because of their recent failures and what he thought would happen in Canaan.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Deuteronomy 11:1–7

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Congregation Deuteronomy, Book of Joshua, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Church of Israel: Established by God Obedience: Enjoined The Scriptures: Reveal the Laws, Statutes, and Judgments of God Word of God: Inspiration of Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To