Translations
Modern
But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer.
Traditional
Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, then we shall die.
Literal
And now why should we die? For this great fire will consume us if we add to hear the voice of YHWH our God anymore, and we shall die.
Latin
Cur ergo moriemur, et devorabit nos ignis hic maximus? si enim audierimus ultra vocem Domini Dei nostri, moriemur.
Original
Hebrew
English
But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer.
Notes
The rest of the covenant laws explain and apply the Ten Commandments (5:6–21). These laws are based on those commandments.
Moses first gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel almost 40 years earlier at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:2–17). Now he reminds the people of these commands before they enter the promised land.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Sabbath
Topics
God: Glory of Obedience: Enjoined The Law of Moses: Terror of Israel at Receiving Theocracy: Established