Translations
Modern
In the future, when your son asks, “What is the meaning of the decrees and statutes and ordinances that the LORD our God has commanded you?”
Traditional
And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord our God hath commanded you?
Literal
When your son asks you hereafter, saying, “What are the testimonies and the statutes and the ordinances that YHWH our God has commanded you?”
Latin
Cumque interrogaverit te filius tuus cras, dicens: Quid sibi volunt testimonia hæc, et cæremoniæ, atque judicia, quæ præcepit Dominus Deus noster nobis?
Original
Hebrew
English
In the future, when your son asks, “What is the meaning of the decrees and statutes and ordinances that the LORD our God has commanded you?”
Notes
Moses here explains how the stipulations in the following sections should be applied and handed on to future generations.
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Children and Parents The Limitations of Law
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Love Teacher
Topics
All Christians should be As Missionaries in Giving a Reason for Their Faith Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Providence of Obedience: Enjoined Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To