Deuteronomy 32:46
New International Version
he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law.

New Living Translation
he added: “Take to heart all the words of warning I have given you today. Pass them on as a command to your children so they will obey every word of these instructions.

English Standard Version
he said to them, “Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law.

Berean Standard Bible
he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.

King James Bible
And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

New King James Version
and he said to them: “Set your hearts on all the words which I testify among you today, which you shall command your children to be careful to observe—all the words of this law.

New American Standard Bible
he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you will command your sons to follow carefully, all the words of this Law.

NASB 1995
he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law.

NASB 1977
he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law.

Legacy Standard Bible
and he said to them, “Place in your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to be careful to do, even all the words of this law.

Amplified Bible
he said to them, “Take to heart all the words of warning which I am speaking to you today; and you shall command your children to observe them carefully—to do all the words of this law.

Christian Standard Bible
he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, so that you may command your children to follow all the words of this law carefully.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.

American Standard Version
And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, even all the words of this law.

Contemporary English Version
he said, "Always remember this song I have taught you today. And let it be a warning that you must teach your children to obey everything written in The Book of God's Law.

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day; which ye shall command your children, to observe to do all the words of this law.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
he said to them, "Pay attention to all these warnings I've given you today. Then you will command your children to faithfully obey every word of these teachings.

Good News Translation
he said, "Be sure to obey all these commands that I have given you today. Repeat them to your children, so that they may faithfully obey all of God's teachings.

International Standard Version
he told them, "Take to heart my entire testimony against you today. Command your children to observe carefully every word of this Law,

Majority Standard Bible
he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.

NET Bible
he said to them, "Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this law.

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

World English Bible
He said to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you today, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and says to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I am testifying against you today, that you command your sons to observe to do all the words of this law,

Young's Literal Translation
and saith unto them, 'Set your heart to all the words which I am testifying against you to-day, that ye command your sons to observe to do all the words of this law,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I call upon you to witness this day, which ye shall command your sons to watch and to do, all the words of this law.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them : Set your hearts on all the words, which I testify to you this day: which you shall command your children to observe and to do, and to fulfil all that is written in this law:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “Set your hearts upon all the words which I am testifying to you this day. So shall you command your sons, to keep, and to do, and to fulfill all the things that have been written in this law.

New American Bible
he said to them, Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today, words you should command your children, that they may observe carefully every word of this law.

New Revised Standard Version
he said to them: “Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today; give them as a command to your children, so that they may diligently observe all the words of this law.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your children to do, all the words of this law.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He said to them: “Establish your heart in all these words that I testify among you today, that you will command your children, so that they keep and do all of the words of this Written Law.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
he said unto them: 'Set your heart unto all the words wherewith I testify against you this day; that ye may charge your children therewith to observe to do all the words of this law.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he said to them, Take heed with your heart to all these words, which I testify to you this day, which ye shall command your sons, to observe and do all the words of this law.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Song of Moses
45When Moses had finished reciting all these words to all Israel, 46he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. 47For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”…

Cross References
Joshua 1:8
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.

Psalm 119:11
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.

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. ...

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. ...

Psalm 78:5-7
For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children / that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Proverbs 6:20-23
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...

John 14:23-24
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. / Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words. The word that you hear is not My own, but it is from the Father who sent Me.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

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

Romans 15:4
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.

Isaiah 55:10-11
For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 6:6,7
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: …

Deuteronomy 11:18
Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

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Deuteronomy 32
1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance
46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it
48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die














he said to them
This phrase indicates Moses' direct communication to the Israelites. In the Hebrew text, the verb "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) is often used to convey not just speech but authoritative instruction. Moses, as the leader and prophet, is delivering a message of utmost importance. Historically, this moment is significant as it occurs just before Moses' death, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of his words.

Take to heart
The Hebrew phrase here is "שִׂימוּ לְבַבְכֶם" (simu levavchem), which literally means "set your heart." This expression is a call to internalize and deeply consider the teachings. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the heart was seen as the center of thought and will, not just emotion. Moses is urging the Israelites to make these words a core part of their being, reflecting a commitment that goes beyond mere intellectual assent.

all the words
The phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of the instruction. The Hebrew word for "words" (דְּבָרִים, devarim) can also mean "matters" or "things," indicating that Moses is referring to the entirety of the law and teachings he has delivered. This comprehensive approach is crucial for the Israelites to live in accordance with God's covenant.

I testify against you today
The word "testify" (עֵד, ed) in Hebrew carries legal connotations, suggesting a formal declaration or witness. Moses is acting as a witness to the covenant between God and Israel. The phrase "against you" implies accountability; the Israelites are being reminded that they are bound by these words and will be judged according to their adherence.

so that you may command your children
This phrase highlights the importance of generational teaching and the transmission of faith. The Hebrew verb "command" (צִוָּה, tzivah) suggests a directive that is not optional but essential. The Israelites are to ensure that their children understand and follow the covenant, emphasizing the continuity of faith and obedience through successive generations.

to carefully follow
The Hebrew root for "carefully" (שָׁמַר, shamar) means to guard or keep. This implies vigilance and diligence in observing the law. The Israelites are called to be attentive and conscientious in their obedience, reflecting a lifestyle of devotion and reverence for God's commandments.

all the words of this law
Reiterating the phrase "all the words," Moses emphasizes the totality of the law. The term "law" (תּוֹרָה, torah) in Hebrew encompasses teaching, instruction, and guidance. It is not merely a set of rules but a comprehensive guide for living in covenant relationship with God. This underscores the holistic nature of the Torah as a way of life for the Israelites.

(46) Set your hearts unto all the words.--Rashi compares Ezekiel 40:4 : "Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shew thee."

Which ye shall command.--Rather, that ye may command your children to observe to do all the words of this law. Obviously the knowledge of the law would depend very much on personal instruction for some time to come.

Verse 46. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 11:19.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
he said
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to them,
אֲלֵהֶם֙ (’ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Take
שִׂ֣ימוּ (śî·mū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

to heart
לְבַבְכֶ֔ם (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these words
הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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

testify
מֵעִ֥יד (mê·‘îḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore

among you
בָּכֶ֖ם (bā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

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

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

you may command
תְּצַוֻּם֙ (tə·ṣaw·wum)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

your children
בְּנֵיכֶ֔ם (bə·nê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

to carefully
לִשְׁמֹ֣ר (liš·mōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend 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 words
דִּבְרֵ֖י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of this
הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

law.
הַתּוֹרָ֥ה (hat·tō·w·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law


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