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.
Moses gathered all the Israelites together and said to them, 'Listen, Israel, to the laws and rules that I'm telling you today. Learn them, remember them, and follow them.'
Moses is calling all the people of Israel to pay careful attention to God's laws so they can learn them and live by them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse marks the beginning of Moses restating the Law, including the Ten Commandments, to a new generation that did not experience the original giving at Mount Sinai. Moses emphasizes the importance of hearing, learning, and obeying these statutes to ensure the people's faithfulness to God as they prepare for life in Canaan.
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