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Deuteronomy 31:19 Cross-References

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Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

Deuteronomy 31:19 (KJV)

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:19

Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths—God commanded Moses to compose and disseminate the song recorded in Deuteronomy 32. That this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel—the song would serve as legal testimony in Israel's future covenant lawsuit. The Hebrew le-ed (לְעֵד, 'for a witness') indicates the song's forensic function: documenting Israel's obligations and God's warnings before the predicted rebellion occurred.Setting theology to music ensured memorability and transmission—songs persist in memory longe...

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