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You must teach them to the people so they can obey them in the land I am giving them as their possession.’” <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> But you, stand here by me, and I will tell you the whole commandment and the statutes and the rules that you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land that I am giving them to possess.’ <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">King James Bible</a> But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/5.htm">New King James Version</a> But as for you, stand here by Me, and I will speak to you all the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments which you shall teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I am giving them to possess.’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as for you, stand here by Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments which you shall teach them, so that they may follow them in the land which I am giving them to possess.’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> But as for you, stand here by Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which you shall teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I give them to possess.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘But as for you, stand here by Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which you shall teach them, that they may observe them in the land which I give them to possess.’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as for you, stand here by Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess.’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as for you, stand here by Me, and I will tell you all the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which you shall teach them, so that they may obey them in the land which I give them to possess.’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But you stand here with me, and I will tell you every command—the statutes and ordinances—you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.’ <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But you stand here with Me, and I will tell you every command—the statutes and ordinances—you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but you come back here to me. After I tell you my laws and teachings, you will repeat them to the people, so they can obey these laws in the land I am giving them. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandment, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But you stay here with me. I will give you all the commands, laws, and rules that you must teach them to obey in the land which I'm giving them to possess." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But you, Moses, stay here with me, and I will give you all my laws and commands. Teach them to the people, so that they will obey them in the land that I am giving them.' <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> but you stand here with me and I'll speak to you all the commands, decrees, and laws that you must teach them to observe in the land that I'm giving you to possess. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/5.htm">NET Bible</a> But as for you, remain here with me so I can declare to you all the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that you are to teach them, so that they can carry them out in the land I am about to give them." <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as for you, stand here by me, and I will tell you all the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it." <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak to thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But as for you, stand here by me, and I will tell you all the commandments, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you, stand here with Me, and let Me speak to you all the command, and the statutes, and the judgments which you teach them, and they have done [them] in the land which I am giving to them to possess it. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and thou here stand thou with Me, and let Me speak unto thee all the command, and the statutes, and the judgments which thou dost teach them, and they have done in the land which I am giving to them to possess it. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou, stand thou here with me and I will speak to thee all the commands and the laws and the judgments which thou shalt teach them: and they did it in the land I gave to them to possess it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But stand thou here with me, and I will speak to thee all my commandments, and ceremonies and judgments: which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land, which I will give them for a possession. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But as for you, stand here with me, and I will speak to you all my commandments and ceremonies, as well as judgments. These, you shall teach them, so that they may do them in the land, which I will give to them as a possession. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Then you stand here near me and I will give you all the commandments, the statutes and the ordinances; you must teach them, that they may observe them in the land I am giving them to possess. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But you, stand here by me, and I will tell you all the commandments, the statutes and the ordinances, that you shall teach them, so that they may do them in the land that I am giving them to possess.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But as for you, stand here before me, and I will tell you all my commandments and my statutes and my judgments, which you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you stand here before me and I shall tell you all of my commands and my laws and my judgments that you shall teach them and they shall perform in the land that I give them to inherit'.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But as for thee, stand thou here by Me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> but stand thou here with me, and I will tell thee all the commands, and the ordinances, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, and let them do so in the land which I give them for an inheritance. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1904" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/5.htm">Moses Intercedes for the People</a> …30Go and tell them: ‘Return to your tents.’ 31<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">with Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wa·’ă·ḏab·bə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">that I may speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: ham·miṣ·wāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">the commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: wə·ha·ḥuq·qîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">and statutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: wə·ham·miš·pā·ṭîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Judgment. ">and ordinances</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: tə·lam·mə·ḏêm (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">you are to teach them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇā·’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/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nō·ṯên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">am giving</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</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> 32So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/24-12.htm">Exodus 24:12</a> 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.” <a href="/exodus/34-27.htm">Exodus 34:27-28</a> The LORD also said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” / So Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-1.htm">Deuteronomy 4:1-2</a> Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. / You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1</a> 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, <a href="/deuteronomy/17-18.htm">Deuteronomy 17:18-20</a> When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. / It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. / Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Deuteronomy 31:9</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Deuteronomy 31:24-26</a> 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. <a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7-8</a> Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13</a> Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13-14</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-8</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a> Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. <a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a> To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. <a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/20-11.htm">Ezekiel 20:11</a> And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But as for you, stand you here by me, and I will speak to you all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which you shall teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.<a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Deuteronomy 5:1</a> 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.<a href="/deuteronomy/4-1.htm">Deuteronomy 4:1,5,45</a> Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you… <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1</a> Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/5-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-40.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-47.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-10.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-15.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-47.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-14.htm">Teach</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/7-22.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-11.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">Teach</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 5</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-1.htm">The covenant in Horeb</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-6.htm">The ten commandments</a> 23. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-23.htm">At the people's request Moses receives the law from God</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But you stand here with Me This phrase indicates a direct communication between God and Moses, emphasizing Moses' unique role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. It reflects the intimate relationship Moses had with God, similar to the one described in <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Exodus 33:11</a>, where God spoke to Moses "face to face." This setting underscores the gravity and holiness of the moment, as Moses is set apart to receive divine instruction.that I may speak to you God's intention to speak directly to Moses highlights the importance of the message being conveyed. This direct communication is a hallmark of the prophetic tradition, where God reveals His will to chosen individuals. It also underscores the authority of the commandments, as they are not merely human constructs but divine revelations.all the commandments and statutes and ordinances This triad of terms encompasses the full scope of the law given to Israel. "Commandments" often refer to the moral laws, such as the Ten Commandments. "Statutes" are specific decrees or regulations, while "ordinances" can include ceremonial or judicial laws. Together, they form the comprehensive legal and ethical framework for the Israelite community, as seen in the broader context of the Torah.you are to teach them Moses' role as a teacher is crucial, as he is responsible for transmitting God's laws to the people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of teaching and discipleship, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a>, where parents are instructed to teach God's laws to their children. It underscores the importance of education in maintaining covenant faithfulness.to follow The emphasis on following the commandments indicates that the laws are not merely to be known but to be lived out. This reflects the biblical principle that faith is demonstrated through obedience, as seen in <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>, where faith without works is dead. The call to follow is a call to a lifestyle of holiness and covenant loyalty.in the land that I am giving them The land is a central theme in the covenant promises to Israel, first given to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>. It represents not only a physical inheritance but also a place where the Israelites can live out their covenant relationship with God. The land is both a gift and a responsibility, requiring the Israelites to live according to God's laws to maintain their possession of it.to possess Possession of the land is contingent upon obedience to God's commandments. This conditional aspect is reiterated throughout Deuteronomy, emphasizing that the land is a divine gift that requires faithfulness. The concept of possession also points forward to the New Testament, where believers are called to "possess" the promises of God through faith in Christ, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the people. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine speaker in this verse, instructing Moses on his role as a mediator and teacher of His laws. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel, who are to receive and follow the commandments, statutes, and ordinances. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land that God is giving to the Israelites to possess, a central theme in the journey of the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> The place where Moses received the commandments from God, although not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the backdrop for the giving of the law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_mediator.htm">The Role of a Mediator</a> Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, a role that foreshadows Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The verse underscores the necessity of obedience to God's commandments as a condition for possessing the land, highlighting the broader biblical theme of obedience leading to blessing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_instruction_and_guidance.htm">God's Instruction and Guidance</a> God’s willingness to instruct Moses personally emphasizes His desire for His people to understand and follow His ways. <a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_law.htm">The Continuity of God's Law</a> The commandments given to Moses are part of a continuous revelation that finds its fulfillment in Christ, showing the unity of the Old and New Testaments. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_promised_land.htm">Living in the Promised Land</a> The physical possession of the land is symbolic of the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ, encouraging us to live according to God's statutes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 5</a> <a href="/q/does_deut._6_5_negate_free_will.htm">If Deuteronomy 6:5 commands total love for God, doesn't this undermine genuine free will by requiring absolute devotion?</a> <a href="/q/what's_zoar's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What are the 'not good' statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_righteousness_apart_from_law.htm">(Romans 3:21-22) How do we reconcile the idea of being made righteous 'apart from the law' with Old Testament passages that emphasize strict adherence to the law?</a> <a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But you וְאַתָּ֗ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you stand עֲמֹ֣ד (‘ă·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations here פֹּה֮ (pōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here with Me, עִמָּדִי֒ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, that I may speak וַאֲדַבְּרָ֣ה (wa·’ă·ḏab·bə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to you אֵלֶ֗יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the commandments הַמִּצְוָ֛ה (ham·miṣ·wāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment and statutes וְהַחֻקִּ֥ים (wə·ha·ḥuq·qîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> Something prescribed or owed, a statute and ordinances וְהַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֖ים (wə·ham·miš·pā·ṭîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style you are to teach them תְּלַמְּדֵ֑ם (tə·lam·mə·ḏêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> To exercise in, learn to follow וְעָשׂ֣וּ (wə·‘ā·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make in the land בָאָ֔רֶץ (ḇā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land I אָנֹכִ֛י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I am giving נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> to possess.” לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃ (lə·riš·tāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">Deuteronomy 5:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-31.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:31 But as for you stand you here (Deut. 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