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href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.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/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And the LORD directed me at that time to teach you the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It was at that time that the LORD commanded me to teach you his decrees and regulations so you would obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and rules, that you might do them in the land that you are going over to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you the statutes and ordinances you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might observe them in the land which you cross over to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, so that you would perform them in the land where you are going over to take possession of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might perform them in the land where you are going over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might perform them in the land where you are going over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Yahweh commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you are going over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you the statutes and judgments, so that you might do them in the land which you are going over to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to follow in the land you are about to cross into and possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to follow in the land you are about to cross into and possess.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />That's when the LORD commanded me to give you the laws and teachings you must obey in the land that you will conquer west of the Jordan River. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD also commanded me to teach you the laws and rules you must obey after you cross [the Jordan River] and take possession of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD told me to teach you all the laws that you are to obey in the land that you are about to invade and occupy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you to observe the statutes and ordinances in the land after you cross over to take possession of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you the statutes and ordinances you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, at that same time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to keep in the land which you are about to enter and possess. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH has commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, for your doing them in the land to where you are passing over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And me hath Jehovah commanded at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, for your doing them in the land whither ye are passing over to possess it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah commanded me in that time to teach you laws and judgments for you to do them in the land which ye are passing over there to possess it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he commanded me at that time that I should teach you the ceremonies and judgments which you shall do in the land, that you shall possess. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he commanded me, at that time, that I should teach you the ceremonies and judgments which you must carry out, in the land that you shall possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At that time the LORD charged me to teach you the statutes and ordinances for you to observe in the land you are about to cross into and possess. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD charged me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to observe in the land that you are about to cross into and occupy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land into which you are going to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH commanded me at that time that I would teach you the laws and the judgments to do them in the land that you pass through there to inherit.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord commanded me at that time, to teach you ordinances and judgments, that ye should do them on the land, into which ye go to inherit it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/4-14.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=1248" 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/4.htm">An Exhortation to Obedience</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He declared to you His covenant, which He commanded you to follow—the Ten Commandments that He wrote on two tablets of stone. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’ō·ṯî (Conj-w:: DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hi·w (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">At that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: lə·lam·mêḏ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">to teach</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḥuq·qîm (N-mp) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">the statutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pā·ṭîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Judgment. ">and ordinances</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·ṯə·ḵem (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">you are to follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">are crossing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">the Jordan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: lə·riš·tāh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">to possess.</a> </span><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="/exodus/24-12.htm">Exodus 24:12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-1.htm">Exodus 20:1-17</a></span><br />And God spoke all these words: / “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Deuteronomy 5:1-22</a></span><br />Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. / The LORD our God made a covenant with us at Horeb. / He did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with all of us who are alive here today. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1</a></span><br />These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Deuteronomy 31:9</a></span><br />So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Deuteronomy 31:24-26</a></span><br />When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13-14</a></span><br />You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-5.htm">Psalm 78:5</a></span><br />For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Psalm 147:19-20</a></span><br />He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. / He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a></span><br />For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a></span><br />but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-19</a></span><br />Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-36.htm">Matthew 22:36-40</a></span><br />“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Mark 12:28-31</a></span><br />Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” / Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-28</a></span><br />One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” / “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” / He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/21-1.htm">Ezekiel 21:1-23:49</a></b></br> And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Psalm 105:44,45</a></b></br> And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people; 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It highlights the transitional phase as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. This was a pivotal moment when God was establishing His covenant with His people.<p><b>the LORD commanded me</b><br>Moses is the speaker here, and the phrase underscores his role as the mediator between God and the Israelites. The LORD's command signifies divine authority and the importance of obedience to God's instructions. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where God directly guides His people through chosen leaders.<p><b>to teach you</b><br>Teaching was a critical component of Moses' leadership. It involved not just the transmission of laws but also the inculcation of a way of life that reflected God's holiness. This teaching was meant to be comprehensive, covering all aspects of life and worship, ensuring that the Israelites understood and internalized God's expectations.<p><b>the statutes and ordinances</b><br>These terms refer to the specific laws and decrees given by God. Statutes (Hebrew: "chukkim") often relate to religious practices and rituals, while ordinances (Hebrew: "mishpatim") typically concern civil and moral laws. Together, they form a complete legal and ethical system intended to set Israel apart as a holy nation.<p><b>you are to follow</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the necessity of obedience. The laws were not merely suggestions but were to be actively followed. Obedience was a covenantal requirement, and it was through adherence to these laws that Israel would maintain its relationship with God and receive His blessings.<p><b>in the land</b><br>The land refers to Canaan, the Promised Land, which was central to God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants. It was a land flowing with milk and honey, symbolizing abundance and God's provision. Possession of the land was contingent upon Israel's faithfulness to God's commands.<p><b>that you are crossing the Jordan</b><br>The Jordan River was a significant geographical boundary that the Israelites had to cross to enter the Promised Land. This crossing symbolized a new beginning and the fulfillment of God's promises. It also prefigures Christian baptism, representing a passage from the old life into the new.<p><b>to possess</b><br>Possession of the land was both a gift and a responsibility. It required active participation and faithfulness from the Israelites. This concept of possession also points to the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ, which requires living in accordance with God's will to fully experience His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the commandments from God and was tasked with teaching them to the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel who gave the commandments to Moses for the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were to receive and follow the statutes and ordinances.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>The boundary the Israelites were to cross to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites were about to enter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>God’s statutes and ordinances are given for our good and are meant to guide us in righteous living.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_teaching.htm">Role of Leadership in Teaching</a></b><br>Just as Moses was commanded to teach the people, spiritual leaders today have the responsibility to teach God’s Word faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_promises.htm">Preparation for God’s Promises</a></b><br>The Israelites were to learn and follow God’s laws as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Similarly, we must prepare our hearts and lives to receive God’s promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_law.htm">Continuity of God’s Law</a></b><br>The principles of God’s law remain relevant and are fulfilled in Christ, calling us to live in obedience through the Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The statutes were given to the community of Israel, highlighting the importance of communal faith and accountability in following God’s commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_inheritance.htm">What does the Bible say about inheritance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joshua_4_1-24__how_to_reconcile_timeline_conflicts.htm">Joshua 4:1-24: How do we reconcile this account with conflicting timelines or details in other biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_passover_commemorate.htm">What does Passover commemorate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/4-14.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">At that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִ֔וא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hi·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֵ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commanded me</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to teach</span><br /><span class="heb">לְלַמֵּ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·lam·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the statutes</span><br /><span class="heb">חֻקִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥuq·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ordinances</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁפָּטִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·pā·ṭîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are to follow</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשֹׂתְכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·ṯə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the land</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָ֕רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into which</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֖מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(šām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתֶּ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine plural<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 crossing</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹבְרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<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">to possess.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·riš·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> </span><span class="str2">To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Deuteronomy 4:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 4:14 Yahweh commanded me at that time (Deut. 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