Deuteronomy 27:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So you must listen to the LORD your God and follow his commands and laws that I'm giving you today.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is telling the people they must obey God's voice and follow all the commands he's giving them.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land, after 40 years in the wilderness. This verse comes in the middle of Moses' instructions about setting up stones and offering sacrifices once they cross the Jordan River. It's part of his final speeches preparing them for life in their new homeland under God's covenant.

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