Deuteronomy 30:15

Translations

Modern

See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster.

Traditional

See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

Literal

See, I have set before you this day life and good, and death and evil,

Latin

Considera quod hodie proposuerim in conspectu tuo, vitam et bonum, et e contrario mortem et malum:

Original

Hebrew

English

See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster.

Notes

Deuteronomy 30:11–20

Obeying the covenant commands that Moses gave would lead to life. Disobeying them would lead to death.

Here, life and death refer to physical life in the land. This applied both to individual people and to the whole community of Israel.

Deuteronomy 29:2–30:20

As Moses prepared to die, he spoke a farewell message to Israel. In this message, he briefly reviewed their history since they left Egypt.

He urged the nation to promise loyalty to the Lord. This part of Deuteronomy shows that grace (God’s undeserved favor) is not only a New Testament teaching. Grace is the foundation of the Lord’s relationship with Israel.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Biblical Law Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility God’s Covenants Retribution The Broken Covenant The Choice of Life or Death

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Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Assumption of Moses Death Deuteronomy, Book of Didache (Teaching) Land Life

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Duty of Man to God God: Providence of Wicked (People): Punishment of

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