Deuteronomy 1:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I also gave you orders at that time concerning all the things you were to do.

Berean Standard Bible:

And at that time I commanded you all the things you were to do.

American Standard Version:

And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And I commanded^{H6680} you at that time^{H6256} all the things^{H1697} which ye should do^{H6213}.

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 1:18

Deuteronomy 1:18 is part of the opening chapter of the book of Deuteronomy, which is the fifth book in the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. This verse falls within Moses' first address to the Israelites, where he recounts their journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab, on the edge of the Promised Land. In this specific verse, Moses is reminding the people of how he instructed them after they had received the Law at Sinai.

The historical context of this verse is crucial. The Israelites had been wandering in the wilderness for nearly 40 years, having left Egypt after a series of miraculous plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. They received the Law, including the Ten Commandments, at Mount Sinai, which marked the establishment of their covenant with God. However, due to their disobedience and lack of faith, a whole generation had died during the wilderness years, and now a new generation was poised to enter Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors.

In Deuteronomy 1:18, Moses is emphasizing his role as God's spokesperson, reinforcing the authority of the commandments he conveyed to the people. The themes present in this verse include obedience to God's laws, the importance of leadership and divine authority, and the historical accountability of the Israelites to remember and follow the instructions given to them. This verse sets the stage for the rest of Deuteronomy, which is essentially a series of sermons from Moses, urging the Israelites to remain faithful to God's covenant as they prepare to enter and possess the Promised Land.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6680
   There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָוָה
   Transliteration: tsâvâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
   Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6256
   There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵת
   Transliteration: ʻêth
   Pronunciation: ayth
   Description: from עַד; time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.; [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.