Deuteronomy 7:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So you must carefully follow the commands, rules, and laws that I'm giving you today.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people that they need to obey all the instructions He's giving them right now.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. This comes after God has reminded them of His faithfulness and love, and Moses is emphasizing that their obedience should be a response to God's covenant relationship with them. The 'commandments, statutes, and judgments' refer to the comprehensive law God gave them to live as His chosen people.

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