34
Chapters
959
Verses
Moses
Author
1406 BC
Date Written
Deuteronomy contains Moses' final addresses to Israel, restating the Law and calling the new generation to covenant faithfulness.
To prepare the new generation to enter the Promised Land by renewing the covenant and calling for wholehearted devotion to God.
Delivered on the plains of Moab just before Moses' death and Israel's entry into Canaan.
Hebrew
דברים
Devarim
“Words”
Greek
Δευτερονόμιον
Deuteronomion
“Second Law”
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Historical review
Law restated
Blessings and curses
Final appeal
Joshua and Moses' death
“Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart.”
“Be strong and of a good courage.”
“I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing.”
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