King James Version

What Does Deuteronomy 5:1 Mean?

“And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. keep: Heb. keep to do them”

Context

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And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. keep: Heb. keep to do them

2

The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.

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The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(1) **And Moses called all Israel, and said.**—What follows is thus presented to us as an actual exhortation, not merely a portion of a book. **The statutes and judgments.**—The religious *ordinances and institutions, *and the general *requirements. *The mention of these is prefixed to the Decalogue, of which they are only *the application*—to a special people under special circumstances. More precisely, the words apply rather to what follows the Decalogue than to the Ten Commandments themselves. (See Deuteronomy 6:1.)

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). 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 5:1 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 5:1

Deuteronomy 4:1
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Matthew 23:3
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Deuteronomy 29:10
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Deuteronomy 1:1
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Deuteronomy 29:2
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