Deuteronomy 11:32
New International Version
be sure that you obey all the decrees and laws I am setting before you today.

New Living Translation
you must be careful to obey all the decrees and regulations I am giving you today.

English Standard Version
you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the rules that I am setting before you today.

Berean Standard Bible
be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.

King James Bible
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

New King James Version
And you shall be careful to observe all the statutes and judgments which I set before you today.

New American Standard Bible
and you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am placing before you today.

NASB 1995
and you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you today.

NASB 1977
and you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you today.

Legacy Standard Bible
and you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you today.

Amplified Bible
and you shall be careful to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you today.

Christian Standard Bible
be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances I set before you today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances I set before you today.”

American Standard Version
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and the ordinances which I set before you this day.

Contemporary English Version
be careful to obey his laws and teachings that I am giving you today.

English Revised Version
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and the judgments which I set before you this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
be careful to obey all the laws and rules I'm giving you today.

Good News Translation
be sure to obey all the laws that I am giving you today.

International Standard Version
Be careful to obey all the statutes and ordinances that I'm placing before you today."

Majority Standard Bible
be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.

NET Bible
Be certain to keep all the statutes and ordinances that I am presenting to you today.

New Heart English Bible
You shall observe to do all the statutes and the ordinances which I set before you this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

World English Bible
You shall observe to do all the statutes and the ordinances which I set before you today.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and observed to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you today.”

Young's Literal Translation
and observed to do all the statutes and the judgments which I am setting before you to day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And watch ye to do all the laws and the judgments which I give before you this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
See therefore that you fulfil the ceremonies and judgments, which I shall set this day before you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, see to it that you fulfill the ceremonies and judgments, which I am placing in your sight this day.”

New American Bible
be careful to observe all the statutes and ordinances that I set before you today.

New Revised Standard Version
you must diligently observe all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall keep and you shall do all of the laws and judgments that I put before you today.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and the ordinances which I set before you this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye shall take heed to do all his ordinances, and these judgments, as many as I set before you to-day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Blessing and a Curse
31For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it, 32be careful to follow all the statutes and ordinances that I am setting before you today.

Cross References
Joshua 1:7-8
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.

James 1:22-25
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...

Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...

Psalm 119:1-3
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. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Joshua 23:6
Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left.

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

1 John 2:3-6
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: ...

2 Kings 17:13
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.”

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Nehemiah 1:5
Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments,

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Matthew 5:19
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.

Ezekiel 11:20
so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.

Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

Deuteronomy 5:32,33
Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left…

Deuteronomy 12:32
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Psalm 119:6
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

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Deuteronomy 11
1. Another exhortation to obedience
2. by their own experience of God's great works
8. by promise of God's great blessings
16. and by threatenings
18. A careful study is required in God's words
26. The blessing and curse set before them














be careful to follow
This phrase emphasizes the importance of diligence and intentionality in obedience. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The call to be careful suggests a need for vigilance and mindfulness, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. This echoes the broader biblical theme of obedience as seen in passages like Joshua 1:8, where meditation on the law is linked to success.

all the statutes and ordinances
The statutes and ordinances refer to the specific laws given by God to Israel. These laws encompass moral, ceremonial, and civil aspects of life, designed to set Israel apart as a holy nation. The comprehensive nature of "all" indicates that partial obedience is insufficient. This reflects the holistic nature of God's law, as seen in James 2:10, which states that breaking one part of the law is akin to breaking all of it. The statutes and ordinances also foreshadow the coming of Christ, who fulfills the law (Matthew 5:17).

that I am setting before you
This phrase highlights the immediacy and personal nature of God's command. The use of "I" underscores the divine authority behind the laws, as Moses speaks on behalf of God. The setting before the people indicates a choice, reminiscent of the covenant renewal at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim (Deuteronomy 27-28), where blessings and curses are pronounced based on obedience or disobedience. This choice is a recurring theme in Scripture, pointing to the free will given to humanity.

today
The word "today" signifies the urgency and relevance of the command. It serves as a reminder that God's instructions are not just historical but are meant to be applied in the present moment. This immediacy is seen throughout Deuteronomy, as Moses repeatedly calls the people to remember and act upon God's words. The concept of "today" also connects to the New Testament, where believers are urged to respond to God's voice without delay (Hebrews 3:15).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments to the people. He is the central figure in the book of Deuteronomy, acting as a mediator between God and Israel.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God who are about to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of the laws and commandments given by God through Moses.

3. Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents a place of blessing and fulfillment of God's promises.

4. Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
These are the locations where the blessings and curses are to be pronounced, as part of the covenant renewal ceremony.

5. Covenant
The agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes the laws and commandments they are to follow in the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commandments
The verse emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's laws as a condition for receiving His blessings. This obedience is not just a legalistic adherence but a heartfelt commitment to God's will.

Covenant Relationship
The Israelites' relationship with God is based on a covenant that requires their active participation. This relationship is a model for Christians, who are also called to live in covenant with God through Christ.

Blessings and Curses
The concept of blessings and curses serves as a reminder of the consequences of our choices. Obedience leads to life and blessing, while disobedience leads to curses and separation from God.

Faithfulness in the Promised Land
As the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, they are reminded that their success depends on their faithfulness to God's commandments. This principle applies to Christians as they navigate their spiritual journey.

Holistic Commitment
The call to obey all the statutes and ordinances highlights the need for a holistic commitment to God's word, not picking and choosing which parts to follow.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
be careful
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֣ם (ū·šə·mar·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

to follow
לַעֲשׂ֔וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the statutes
הַֽחֻקִּ֖ים (ha·ḥuq·qîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

and ordinances
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֑ים (ham·miš·pā·ṭîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

that
אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אָנֹכִ֛י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am setting
נֹתֵ֥ן (nō·ṯên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

before you
לִפְנֵיכֶ֖ם (lip̄·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face

today.
הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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