According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.
You must follow the teaching of the law that they give you and obey the decisions they make for you. Don't turn away from what they tell you—not to the right or to the left.
This verse is telling the Israelites to carefully obey the religious and legal guidance given by their appointed judges and priests without deviating from their instructions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions about establishing a system of judges and courts in the Promised Land. The 'they' refers to the Levitical priests and judges who would serve at the central sanctuary, likely in Jerusalem. This was meant to ensure consistent interpretation of God's law and prevent each tribe or city from creating their own conflicting legal standards.
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