King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 30:15 Mean?
“See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;”
Context
13
Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
14
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
15
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
16
In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.
17
But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**14-15. Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy--**Hired servants in the East are paid at the close of the day; and for a master to defraud the laborer of his hire, or to withhold it wrongfully for a night, might have subjected a poor man with his family to suffering and was therefore an injustice to be avoided (Le 19:13).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 30:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Deuteronomy 30:15
Deuteronomy 11:26
→Deuteronomy 30:19
→Galatians 3:13-14
→1 John 5:11-12
→Deuteronomy 32:47
→Deuteronomy 28:1-14
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge