Deuteronomy 34:5

The Death of Moses · Deuteronomy 34:1–12
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Translations

Modern
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
Traditional
So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord.
Literal
And Moses the servant of YHWH died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of YHWH.
Latin
Mortuusque est ibi Moyses servus Domini, in terra Moab, jubente Domino:

Original

Hebrew
English
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.

Notes

Moses did not enter the promised land (see study note on 32:51). However, God allowed him to share a moment of glory in the land when the divine glory of Jesus was revealed to others (Luke 9:28–36).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses

Events

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Abarim Arabah Assumption of Moses Deuteronomy, Book of Mount Nebo Servant Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Moses Dies and is Buried Moses: Death and Burial of Moses: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan, but Views the Land from Atop Mount Pisgah The Death of Saints: Moses