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Deuteronomy 4

Deuteronomy 4:48

Introduction to the Law · Deuteronomy 4:44–49
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Translations

Modern
…extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),
Traditional
From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto mount Sion, which is Hermon,
Literal
…from Aroer, which is on the bank of the River Arnon, and to Mount Siyon, that is, Hermon,
Latin
…ab Aroër, quæ sita est super ripam torrentis Arnon, usque ad montem Sion, qui est et Hermon,

Original

Hebrew
English
…extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),

Notes

Deuteronomy 4:48

Mount Siyion: The Sidonians used the name Siyion for Mount Hermon.

Deuteronomy 4:41–49

Moses was ready to present the covenant with full authority. He spoke as the Lord’s chosen leader and teacher.

This section connects two parts of Deuteronomy. First, Moses reviewed Israel’s past journey (1:6–4:40). Next, he began to explain the covenant itself in detail (5:1–26:19).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Places

Arnon: A river and valley, serving as a boundary for Israel Aroer: A city on the edge of the Arnon Valley Mount Hermon: Mountain on the northern border of Israel

Glossary

Anti-Lebanon Archaeology and the Bible Aroer Brook of the Arabah Deuteronomy, Book of Mount Hermon Sion Sirion

Topics

Aroer: A City of the Amorites in the Valley of the River Arnon Hermon: Called: Sion Og: Land of, Given to the Tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh Sion: A Name of Mount Hermon