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. And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. 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. If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, mark. Moses having repeated the decalogue, begins here to explain it. 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.
Chapter six of deuteronomy begins with the commandments, statutes, and judgments god commanded israel to keep in the land theyre going to possess. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. 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. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Moses delivers his final words of warning and wisdom to the israelites before they enter the promised land. Encourage him, for he is the one who is to give israel.
Deuteronomy new international version niv biblica. 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. This is especially so if they request or command you follow other gods other than the god of israel. Moses is still upon that necessary subject concerning the peril of idolatry. Chapter 6 begins a new unit in deuteronomy that runs until 11. How to explain, in todays ethics, deuteronomy quora. The most obvious translation of the greek here seems at first sight to be, but whenever he i. Beli yaal a compound of, not, and, to ascend, to have worth, to profit means primarily that which is low, hence worthlessness, naughtiness, wickedness. The book of deuteronomy, chapter king james version.
Martin luther used these verses to justify burning the synagogues and homes of the jews. I suspect the latter, but i will give you the benefit of the doubt with my answer. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms. 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. 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. Thy daughter thy piety must overcome both thy affection and thy compassion to the weaker sex. 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. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. 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. Deuteronomy 14 living all of your life for the lord. Hence it more plainly appears that those who were to preside in judgment were not appointed only by the will of moses, but. By the pretence of friendship and relation, deuteronomy. 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.
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. Thank youfather for your word,and for your son jesus view thread reply report. Joseph bensons commentary of the old and new testaments. Deuteronomy bible commentary matthew henry concise. Now viewing scripture range from the book of deuteronomy chapter. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. 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. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the. 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. Deuteronomy chapter 6 summary bible study ministry.
Deuteronomy niv worshiping other gods if a prophet. Deuteronomy 6 new international version niv love the lord your god. Deuteronomy new international version niv worshiping other gods. The book of deuteronomy, chapter king james bible. The intent of these words was to give a clear statement of the truth of monotheism, that there is only one god. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. Deuteronomy 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of deuteronomy. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter. Deuteronomy, chapter 1 king james version christian.
What does deuteronomy chapter 6 verses 16 mean answers. First, it marks the transition to a new generation. Deuteronomy 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. 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. 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. 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. These are divine proofs for the authenticity of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on.
Deuteronomy bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. 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, chapter 14 king james version christian. Deuteronomy chapter 12 matthew henry complete commentary. Thou shalt fear the lord thy god, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. God shall again bring or, bring back the firstborn into the inhabited world, he saith. Chapter of deuteronomy begins with clarification of who a prophet or dreamer is and is not. The book of deuteronomy, chapter 18 catholic bible. 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. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 14. 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. Review of israels history chapters 1 3 chapter 1 verse 2.
Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, chapter, by dr. Do not add to what i command you and do not subtract. Now, israel, hear the decrees and laws i am about to teach you. Therefore love the lord thy god and observe his precepts and ceremonies, his judgments and commandments at all times. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter. Fear the lord your god, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. Deuteronomy 4 niv bible now, israel, hear the decrees. If your brother, the son of your mother, your son or your daughter, the. And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, and let all the angels of god worship him. 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. Moses wrote the book of deuteronomy, which is in fact a collection of his sermons to israel just before they crossed the jordan. 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. 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.
But i do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. When your son asks you in time to come, saying, what is the meaning of. Deuteronomy chapter verse by verse bible commentary. Im assuming you are really seeking an answer and not just bringing this forward in an attempt to embarrass people who believe in scripture. If they keep them, they will increase mightily in the land, but only if they keep and do the commandments of god. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Deuteronomy, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The israelites were eleven days going from horeb to kadeshbarnea where they were near the verge of the. Deuteronomy, new international version niv the bible app. 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. If the worship of yhwh had become polluted here, the nt would not be a reality. 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.
Someone else joshua, perhaps may have written the last chapter. 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. 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. 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 14 living all of your life for the lord a. Notice at the end of the chapter the command to destroy apostate cities and burn the spoil. 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. A book of transition deuteronomy is a book of transition. 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.
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