KJV ORIGINAL
And this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the law that Moses presented to the people of Israel:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces the laws that Moses is about to teach the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
Deuteronomy is part of the Pentateuch, where Moses delivers his farewell speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. This verse specifically introduces the laws and commandments that God revealed through Moses, serving as a reaffirmation of the covenant made at Mount Sinai and a guide for the new generation to live in obedience. It reflects the historical setting around 1400 BC, on the plains of Moab, just before the conquest of Canaan.
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