Deuteronomy 5:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do [them] in the land which I give them to possess it.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But you, stand here by me; and I will tell you all the mitzvot, laws and rulings which you are to teach them, so that they can obey them in the land I am giving them as their possession.'

Berean Standard Bible:

But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.”

American Standard Version:

But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But as for thee, stand^{H5975} thou here by me^{H5978}, and I will speak^{H1696} unto thee all the commandments^{H4687}, and the statutes^{H2706}, and the judgments^{H4941}, which thou shalt teach^{H3925} them, that they may do^{H6213} them in the land^{H776} which I give^{H5414} them to possess^{H3423} it.

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 5:31

Deuteronomy 5:31 is part of the second rendering of the Ten Commandments in the book of Deuteronomy, which is the fifth book of the Pentateuch, the foundational texts of the Hebrew Bible. This verse is set within the broader context of Moses' speech to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, Canaan. In the preceding chapters, Moses recounts the events at Mount Sinai, where God first gave the Ten Commandments directly to the people. However, due to the Israelites' idolatry with the golden calf, Moses had to intercede for them and eventually received a second set of tablets inscribed by God.

The verse specifically addresses Moses, distinguishing him from the rest of the Israelites. God instructs Moses to remain with Him so that He can impart all the commandments, statutes, and judgments. These are to be taught by Moses to the Israelites, ensuring that they are equipped with the divine law that is to govern their lives in the land God has promised to give them. This reflects the unique role of Moses as a mediator between God and the people, a theme that recurs throughout the Pentateuch.

The historical context of this verse is significant. The Israelites are on the brink of a new era, transitioning from a nomadic existence in the wilderness to a settled life in Canaan. The detailed laws that God is about to convey to Moses through Deuteronomy 5:31 and following are meant to shape the religious, social, and political life of Israel in their new homeland. This legal framework, which includes civil, ceremonial, and moral laws, is foundational for the establishment of a society that reflects the values and character of God.

In summary, Deuteronomy 5:31 highlights the pivotal role of Moses as the divinely appointed teacher of God's laws. It underscores the importance of these laws for the Israelites as they prepare to enter and possess the land of Canaan, emphasizing the need for them to learn and live by God's commandments, statutes, and judgments to ensure their faithful worship and just governance in the Promised Land.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5978
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עִמָּד
   Transliteration: ʻimmâd
   Pronunciation: im-mawd'
   Description: prolonged for עִם; along with; against, by, from, [phrase] me, [phrase] mine, of, [phrase] that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.)
   
3. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4687
   There are 177 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְוָה
   Transliteration: mitsvâh
   Pronunciation: mits-vaw'
   Description: from צָוָה; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law); (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2706
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֹק
   Transliteration: chôq
   Pronunciation: khoke
   Description: from חָקַק; an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage); appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4941
   There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
   Transliteration: mishpâṭ
   Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
   Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3925
   There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָמַד
   Transliteration: lâmad
   Pronunciation: law-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive); (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing).
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5414
    There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָתַן
    Transliteration: nâthan
    Pronunciation: naw-than'
    Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
    
11. Strong's Number: H3423
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָרַשׁ
    Transliteration: yârash
    Pronunciation: yaw-rash'
    Description: or יָרֵשׁ; a primitive root; to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin; cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly.