Study guide for deuteronomy by david guzik blue letter bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of deuteronomy. Thou shalt fear the lord thy god, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Thy daughter thy piety must overcome both thy affection and thy compassion to the weaker sex. Deuteronomy niv worshiping other gods if a prophet. Moses wrote the book of deuteronomy, which is in fact a collection of his sermons to israel just before they crossed the jordan. If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, let us go and serve other gods, which neither you nor your fathers have known. If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, let us go and. The book of deuteronomy, chapter king james bible. Next chapter of deuteronomy the book of deuteronomy, chapter 6 we hope that you find the content of the book of deuteronomy, chapter 6 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. You shall walk after the lord your god and fear him, and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. He shall see it, for to him and to his descendants i will give the land he trod upon, because he has fully followed the l ord. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms.
The israelites were eleven days going from horeb to kadeshbarnea where they were near the verge of the. These are divine proofs for the authenticity of deuteronomy. Do not add to what i command you and do not subtract. Martin luther used these verses to justify burning the synagogues and homes of the jews. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. Deuteronomy, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Deuteronomy new international version niv biblica.
First, it marks the transition to a new generation. Deuteronomy chapter verse by verse bible commentary. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter. How to explain, in todays ethics, deuteronomy quora. Deuteronomy 14 living all of your life for the lord. And shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house thou shalt have religion at home, as well as in the temple and tabernacle. Chapter six of deuteronomy begins with the commandments, statutes, and judgments god commanded israel to keep in the land theyre going to possess. And thou shalt rejoice before the lord thy god, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the lord thy god hath chosen to place his name there. Next chapter of deuteronomy the book of deuteronomy, chapter 18 we hope that you find the content of the book of deuteronomy, chapter 18 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. If the worship of yhwh had become polluted here, the nt would not be a reality. Chapter 6 begins a new unit in deuteronomy that runs until 11. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. What does deuteronomy chapter 6 verses 16 mean answers. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.
Deuteronomy 12 moses at this chapter comes to the particular statues which he had to give in charge to israel, and he begins with those which relate to the worship of god, and particularly those which explain the second commandment, about which god is in a special manner jealous. Moses having repeated the decalogue, begins here to explain it. Hence it more plainly appears that those who were to preside in judgment were not appointed only by the will of moses, but. The book of deuteronomy, chapter king james version. Im assuming you are really seeking an answer and not just bringing this forward in an attempt to embarrass people who believe in scripture. Deuteronomy chapter 6 summary bible study ministry. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. This is especially so if they request or command you follow other gods other than the god of israel. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the lord, the god of your ancestors, is giving you. And this is the most desirable kind c f liberty, that we should not be compelled to obey every person who may be tyrannically put over our heads. Fear the lord your god, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
Deuteronomy, new international version niv the bible app. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. Deuteronomy chapter new international version 1 if a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, 2 and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the prophet says, let us follow other gods gods you have not known and let us worship them, 3 you must not listen to the words of. The book of deuteronomy, chapter 18 catholic bible. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the. Deuteronomy, chapter 1 king james version christian. Therefore love the lord thy god and observe his precepts and ceremonies, his judgments and commandments at all times. Joseph bensons commentary of the old and new testaments.
The son of thy mother this is added, to restrain the signification of the word brother, which is often used generally for one near akin, and to express the nearness of the relation, the mothers side being usually the ground of the most fervent affection. But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has spoken in order to turn you away from the lord your god, who brought you out of the land of egypt and redeemed you from. Verse click for chapter new international version if your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter. Each time he refers to a verse of deuteronomy deuteronomy 8. Deuteronomy 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Deuteronomy if there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them. Deuteronomy new international version niv worshiping other gods. These sermons were given during the 40day period prior to israels entering the promised land. Encourage him, for he is the one who is to give israel.
Chapter of deuteronomy begins with clarification of who a prophet or dreamer is and is not. And when thou walkest by the way thou shalt be religious abroad as well as at home, and not be ashamed to own god wheresoever thou art. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on. God shall again bring or, bring back the firstborn into the inhabited world, he saith. Moses is still upon that necessary subject concerning the peril of idolatry. In this chapter he cautions them against the rise of idolatry from among themselves. Chapters 14 of the book set the stage by recounting key moments in israels journey from mount horeb sinai to the plains of moab, across the jordan from the longpromised land. Review of israels history chapters 1 3 chapter 1 verse 2. When your son asks you in time to come, saying, what is the meaning of. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, mark. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your landyour grain, new wine and olive oil the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you. Now therefore hearken, o israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which i teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the. Thank youfather for your word,and for your son jesus view thread reply report.
Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them. Deuteronomy 4 niv bible now, israel, hear the decrees. If they keep them, they will increase mightily in the land, but only if they keep and do the commandments of god. The hebrew word translated belial in the king james version in verse is really a general term denoting worthlessness and not to be taken here as depicting any particular false god. But some think, from comparing this with other passages, the words rather mean, that they were to be steadfast in the acknowledgment and worship of the true god, and in professing that.
Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Worshiping other gods aif a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, 2 and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Notice at the end of the chapter the command to destroy apostate cities and burn the spoil. Deuteronomy 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. But i do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep.
Shall swear by his name not by idols, or any creatures, but only by his name, when thou hast a call and just cause to swear. If your brother, the son of your mother, your son or your daughter, the. Moses delivers his final words of warning and wisdom to the israelites before they enter the promised land. Now viewing scripture range from the book of deuteronomy chapter. And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death. Beli yaal a compound of, not, and, to ascend, to have worth, to profit means primarily that which is low, hence worthlessness, naughtiness, wickedness. A land of wheat and barley there were two harvests in it, one a barley harvest, which began at the passover, and the other a wheat harvest, which began at pentecost. Deuteronomy chapter 12 matthew henry complete commentary. Deuteronomy, chapter 14 king james version christian. The love and service of god are still inculcated, with a blessing to them that serve him, and threats of punishment if they forsake his law. David guzik commentary on deuteronomy 14, where god commands the israelites to live all of their lives for the lord, and to separate themselves from pagans.
Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, chapter, by dr. The intent of these words was to give a clear statement of the truth of monotheism, that there is only one god. A book of transition deuteronomy is a book of transition. If one rises as a prophet or dreamer of dreams and they tell a prophecy or dream that comes to pass, do not run off with that prophet or dreamer. If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, and if the sign or wonder. If there arise among you a prophetthe special counsels which follow arose out of the general precept contained in deuteronomy 12. The most obvious translation of the greek here seems at first sight to be, but whenever he i. Now, israel, hear the decrees and laws i am about to teach you. Someone else joshua, perhaps may have written the last chapter. Deuteronomy bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them. By the pretence of friendship and relation, deuteronomy.
Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point. Deuteronomy 8 1 be careful to follow every command i am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the lord promised on oath to your forefathers. Deuteronomy 14 living all of your life for the lord a. Deuteronomy bible commentary matthew henry concise. Deuteronomy 6 niv love the lord your god these are the. If thy brother, the son of thy mother a brother by mothers side, which is generally supposed to be the nearest relation, at least most out of question, so more liable to be regarded as being beloved. Deuteronomy 6 new international version niv love the lord your god. I suspect the latter, but i will give you the benefit of the doubt with my answer. And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, and let all the angels of god worship him.
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