King James Version
Deuteronomy 4:44 in the King James Version says “And this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:” — study this verse from Deuteronomy chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:”
Deuteronomy 4:44 · KJV
That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbour unawares , and hated him not in times past; and that fleeing unto one of these cities he might live:
Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.
And this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:
These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt,
On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And this is the law”
H8451a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“set”
H7760to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
“before”
H6440the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
“the children”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“of Israel”
H3478he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
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.
Deuteronomy 4:44 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Deuteronomy 4:44 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge