Deuteronomy 4:5

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

Modern
See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
Traditional
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.
Literal
See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances as YHWH my God commanded me, that you should act accordingly in the midst of the land that you are going there to possess it.
Latin
Scitis quod docuerim vos præcepta atque justitias, sicut mandavit mihi Dominus Deus meus: sic facietis ea in terra, quam possessuri estis:

Original

Hebrew
English
See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.

Notes

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

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Parallels

Deuteronomy 11:1–7

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Topics

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