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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Today you are to pass by the region of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />‘Today you will cross the border of Moab at Ar<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />‘Today you are to cross the border of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘This day you are to cross over at Ar, the boundary of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Today you shall cross over Ar, the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Today you shall cross over Ar, the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘You shall cross over Ar, the border of Moab, today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />‘Today you are about to cross over Ar, the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />‘Today you are to pass through Ar, the border of Moab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />‘Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou art this day to pass over Ar, the border of Moab:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Moses, now go past the town of Ar and cross Moab's northern border <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou art this day to pass over Ar, the border of Moab:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Today you are going to pass by the border of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />'Today you are to pass through the territory of Moab by way of Ar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Today, you are about to cross the border of Moab at Ar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Today you are going to cross the border of Moab, that is, of Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"You are this day to pass over Ar, the border of Moab:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“You are to pass over Ar, the border of Moab, today. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Today you are passing over the border of Moab, even Ar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou art passing over to-day the border of Moab, even Ar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Pass thou over this day Ar, the boundary of Moab:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt pass this day the borders of Moab, the city named Ar: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />‘Today, you shall cross the borders of Moab, at the city named Ar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You are now about to leave Ar and the territory of Moab behind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Today you are going to cross the boundary of Moab at Ar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You are to pass over through the border of Moab and Ad this day;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“You pass over the border of Moab and to Ad today:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou art this day to pass over the border of Moab, even Ar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt pass over this day the borders of Moab to Aroer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=584" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/2.htm">Wanderings in the Wilderness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>the LORD said to me, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">“Today</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">are going to cross</a> <a href="/hebrew/1366.htm" title="1366: gə·ḇūl (N-msc) -- Border, boundary, territory. Or gbul; from gabal; properly, a cord, i.e. a boundary; by extens. The territory inclosed.">the border</a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">of Moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6144.htm" title="6144: ‘ār (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Moab. The same as iyr; a city; Ar, a place in Moab.">at Ar.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Numbers 21:13-15</a></span><br />From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory. Now the Arnon is the border between the Moabites and the Amorites. / Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon, / even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-18.htm">Judges 11:18</a></span><br />Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a></span><br />From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-10.htm">Numbers 21:10-12</a></span><br />Then the Israelites set out and camped at Oboth. / They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east. / From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Deuteronomy 1:1</a></span><br />These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-8.htm">Deuteronomy 3:8-11</a></span><br />At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon— / which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir— / all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-7.htm">Deuteronomy 29:7-8</a></span><br />When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them. / We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10</a></span><br />For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-8.htm">Joshua 24:8-9</a></span><br />Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. They fought against you, but I delivered them into your hand, that you should possess their land when I destroyed them before you. / Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-22.htm">Nehemiah 9:22</a></span><br />You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Psalm 135:10-12</a></span><br />He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Psalm 136:17-22</a></span><br />He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Amos 2:9-10</a></span><br />Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You are to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-15.htm">Numbers 21:15,23</a></b></br> And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a></b></br> The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, <i>and</i> brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, <i>and</i> brought to silence;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/34-12.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-3.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/numbers/34-11.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/35-10.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/numbers/21-20.htm">Region</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-10.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-39.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-29.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-14.htm">Border</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Boundary</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-17.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-29.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-1.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-21.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-4.htm">Region</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">To-Day</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-1.htm">The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">nor with the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-16.htm">nor with the Ammonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Today</b><br>This word indicates a specific moment in time, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the command. It reflects God's precise timing in the journey of the Israelites, highlighting His sovereignty and control over their movements. This moment marks a transition in their journey, as they are about to enter a new phase of their conquest.<p><b>you are going to cross</b><br>The phrase suggests movement and progression, signifying a shift from one stage to another in the Israelites' journey. It implies obedience to God's command, as the Israelites are following His directive to move forward. This crossing is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to give them the land of Canaan.<p><b>the border of Moab</b><br>Moab was a region east of the Dead Sea, inhabited by the descendants of Lot. The Moabites were related to the Israelites but often had a contentious relationship with them. The border signifies a boundary that God instructed the Israelites to respect, as Moab was not part of the land promised to them. This respect for boundaries reflects God's justice and order.<p><b>at Ar</b><br>Ar was a city in Moab, possibly located near the Arnon River. It served as a geographical marker for the Israelites' journey. The mention of Ar provides a specific location, grounding the narrative in a real historical and geographical context. This specificity underscores the historical reliability of the biblical account.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moab.htm">Moab</a></b><br>A region east of the Dead Sea, inhabited by the Moabites, who were descendants of Lot. The Israelites were instructed to pass by this region without engaging in conflict, as God had not given them this land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ar.htm">Ar</a></b><br>A city or region within Moab. It served as a geographical marker for the Israelites' journey as they moved towards the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received and communicated God's instructions to the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_command.htm">God's Command</a></b><br>The directive given by God to the Israelites, emphasizing obedience and respect for the boundaries set by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey was marked by strict adherence to God's instructions. Believers today are called to obey God's Word, trusting His wisdom and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_boundaries.htm">Respect for God's Boundaries</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites respected the boundaries set by God, Christians are to respect the boundaries in their lives, understanding that God has a purpose for them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peaceful_coexistence.htm">Peaceful Coexistence</a></b><br>The command to pass by Moab peacefully teaches the importance of living at peace with others, even when differences exist.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's guidance of the Israelites through specific regions demonstrates His control over all nations and events. Believers can trust in God's sovereign plan for their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/journey_of_faith.htm">Journey of Faith</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey is a metaphor for the Christian walk of faith, requiring trust, obedience, and reliance on God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_micah_6_5_align_with_other_balaam_accounts.htm">How does Micah 6:5 align with or contradict other biblical accounts concerning Balak, Balaam, and their historical credibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_emim_giants.htm">Deuteronomy 2:10-11 mentions the Emim as 'giants'; where is the archaeological or scientific evidence for such gigantic peoples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_moses'_war_orders_today.htm">Numbers 32:20-22: How do we reconcile Moses' instructions to engage in warfare and seize land with concepts of justice and morality today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_moab_and_ammon_biblically.htm">Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Ar.</span>--According to Conder, "Rabbath-Moab," the present ruin R<span class= "ital">abba, </span>north of Merah.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Coast of Moab</span>; the boundary of Moab, which was the river Arnon, hod. Mujeb (<a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Numbers 21:13-15</a>; <a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">Numbers 22:36</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Today</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֛וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are going to cross</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹבֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the border</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּב֥וּל</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Moab</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Ar.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6144.htm">Strong's 6144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ar -- a place in Moab</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:18 You are this day to pass over (Deut. 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