Deuteronomy 4:39

Translations

Modern

Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Traditional

Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

Literal

Therefore know this day and return it to your heart that YHWH, He is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.

Latin

Scito ergo hodie, et cogitato in corde tuo quod Dominus ipse sit Deus in cælo sursum, et in terra deorsum, et non sit alius.

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English

Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Notes

Deuteronomy 4:39

The Lord is unique. There is no other God besides him.

This teaching repeats the first two commandments (5:6–8; Exodus 20:2–4). It also prepares the way for the Shema (a Hebrew word that means “Hear”). The Shema begins with the words, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4–5).

God’s uniqueness needed to be clearly stated. The nations around Israel worshiped many gods. Israel was called to worship the Lord alone.

Deuteronomy 4:1–40

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 God’s Uniqueness The Sovereignty of God

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