Berean Standard Bible
Deuteronomy 32:47
47For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
Deuteronomy 32:47 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
- New International Version (NIV)They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)For it is no empty word for you, but your very life, and by this word you shall live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess."
- New King James Version (NKJV)For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess.”
Context of Deuteronomy 32:47
45When Moses had finished reciting all these words to all Israel, 46he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” 48On that same day the LORD said to Moses, 49“Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession.
Read all of Deuteronomy 32Deuteronomy 32:47 word by word
כִּ֠י לֹֽא־דָבָ֨ר רֵ֥ק הוּא֙ מִכֶּ֔ם כִּי־ה֖וּא חַיֵּיכֶ֑ם וּבַדָּבָ֣ר הַזֶּ֗ה תַּאֲרִ֤יכוּ יָמִים֙ עַל־הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר אַתֶּ֜ם עֹבְרִ֧ים אֶת־הַיַּרְדֵּ֛ן שָׁ֖מָּה לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ׃ פRead the interlinear
- Forכִּיkîy · forH3588
- theyהוּאhû' hîy' · he/she/itH1931
- are notלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
- idleרֵיקrêyq rêq · worthlessH7386
- wordsדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
- are your lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416
- and by themזֶהzeh · thisH2088
- you will live longאָרַךְ'ârak · to prolongH748
- you will live longיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
- inעַל‛al · uponH5921
- the landאֲדָמָה'ădâmâh · land: soilH127
- thatאֲשֶׁר'ăsher · whichH834
- youאַתֶּם'attâh 'attâ 'ath 'attîy 'attem 'atten 'attênâh 'attênnâh · you(m.p.)H859
- are crossingעָבַר‛âbar · to passH5674
- ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
- the Jordanיַרְדֵּןyardên · JordanH3383
- the Jordanשָׁםshâm · thereH8033
- to possessיָרַשׁyârash yârêsh · to possess: takeH3423
Cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:47
- Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,
- Leviticus 18:5Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- Proverbs 4:22For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
- Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
- Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
- Romans 10:5For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”
- 1 Timothy 4:8For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
- 1 Timothy 6:6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
- 1 Peter 3:10For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
- 2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
- Revelation 22:14Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.
Commentaries on Deuteronomy 32:47
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 47Through this thing ye shall prolong your days - Instead of being cut off, as God here threatens, ye shall be preserved and rendered prosperous in the land which, when they passed over Jordan, they should possess.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 44-52Verses 44-52 These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal references.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 44-47Verses 44-47 Here is the solemn delivery of this song to Israel, with a charge to mind all the good words Moses had said unto them. It is not a trifle, but a matter of life and death: mind it, and you are made for ever; neglect it, and you are for ever undone. Oh that men were fully persuaded that religion is their life, even the life of their souls!Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 47they are your life: Obeying the Lord’s words brings life (see 8:3; 30:20). you will live long: This promise does not guarantee each person will live for a long time or become immortal. It refers to Israel’s extended stay in the promised land.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44-4744-47. Moses ... spake all the words of this song in the ears, &c.--It has been beautifully styled "the Song of the Dying Swan" [Lowth]. It was designed to be a national anthem, which it should be the duty and care of magistrates to make well known by frequent repetition, to animate the people to right sentiments towards a steadfast adherence to His service.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Deuteronomy 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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