Deuteronomy 4 · Verse 5

Deuteronomy 4:5

Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.
Deuteronomy 4:5, King James Version

Deuteronomy 4:5 in other translations

BSBSee, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
WEBBehold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do so in the middle of the land where you go in to possess it.
ASVBehold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Jehovah my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the midst of the land whither ye go in to possess it.
YLT‘See, I have taught you statutes and judgments, as Jehovah my God hath commanded me--to do so, in the midst of the land whither ye are going in to possess it;
DARBYSee, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Jehovah my God commanded me, that ye may do so in the land into which ye enter to possess it.
BBEI have been teaching you laws and decisions, as I was ordered to do by the Lord my God, so that you might keep them in the land to which you are going to take it for your heritage.
WebsterBehold, I have taught you statutes, and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

What does Deuteronomy 4:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 4:5-6
5-6. this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes--Moses predicted that the faithful observance of the laws given them would raise their national character for intelligence and wisdom. In point of fact it did do so; for although the heathen world generally ridiculed the Hebrews for what they considered a foolish and absurd exclusiveness, some of the most eminent philosophers expressed the highest admiration of the fundamental principle in the Jewish religion--the unity of God; and their legislators borrowed some laws from the constitution of the Hebrews.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:1-23

The power and love of God to Israel are here made the ground and reason of a number of cautions and serious warnings; and although there is much reference to their national covenant, yet all may be applied to those who live under the gospel. What are laws made for but to be observed and obeyed? Our obedience as individuals cannot merit salvation; but it is the only evidence that we are partakers of the gift of God…

Read the full comment on Deuteronomy 4:1-23 →

Deuteronomy 4:5 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

רְאֵ֣ה\׀re.'EhseeH7200
לִמַּ֣דְתִּיli.Mad.tiI have taughtH3925
אֶתְכֶ֗ם'et.Khem<obj.> youH853
חֻקִּים֙chu.KimstatutesH2706
וּמִשְׁפָּטִ֔יםu.mish.pa.Timand judgmentsH4941
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥רka.'a.Sherjust asH834
צִוַּ֖נִיtzi.Va.nihe commanded meH6680
יְהוָ֣הYah.wehYahwehH3068
אֱלֹהָ֑י'e.lo.HaiGod myH430
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹתla.'a.Sotto doH6213
כֵּ֔ןKenthusH3651
בְּקֶ֣רֶבbe.Ke.revin [the] midst ofH7130
הָאָ֔רֶץha.'A.retzthe landH776
אֲשֶׁ֥ר'a.SherwhereH834
אַתֶּ֛ם'a.TemyouH859
בָּאִ֥יםba.'Im[are] about to goH935
שָׁ֖מָּהSha.mahthere towardsH8033
לְרִשְׁתָּֽהּ\׃le.rish.Tahto take possession of itH3423

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Deuteronomy 4:5

  • Matthew 28:20

    Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

    Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

  • Hebrews 3:5

    And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

  • Deuteronomy 4:1

    Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you.

  • Proverbs 22:19-20

    That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

  • Acts 20:27

    For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:3

    For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

  • 1 Corinthians 11:28

    But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1; Pr 22:19,20; Mt 28:20; Ac 20:27; 1Co 11:28; 15:3; 1Th 4:1,2
Heb 3:5The people had been often ready to conclude that Moses taught them by his own authority; but at the close of his life he solemnly assured them that he had instructed them exactly as the Lord had commanded him, neither more, nor less, nor otherwise. This is a most express declaration that he was divinely inspired, and utterly incompatible with his integrity of character, if he was not. Scott.

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Context

  • Deuteronomy 4:4

    But ye that did cleave unto the Lord your God are alive every one of you this day.

  • Deuteronomy 4:5

    Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

  • Deuteronomy 4:6

    Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

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Deuteronomy 4:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mirad, yo os he enseñado estatutos y derechos, como Jehová mi Dios me mandó, para que hagáis así en medio de la tierra en la cual entráis para poseerla.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Regarde, je vous ai enseigné les statuts et les ordonnances, comme l’ Éternel, mon Dieu, me l’a commandé, afin que vous fassiez ainsi au milieu du pays où vous allez entrer pour le posséder.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Siehe, ich habe euch Satzungen und Rechte gelehrt, so wie Jehova, mein Gott, mir geboten hat, damit ihr also tuet inmitten des Landes, wohin ihr kommet, um es in Besitz zu nehmen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Scitis quod docuerim vos præcepta atque justitias, sicut mandavit mihi Dominus Deus meus: sic facietis ea in terra, quam possessuri estis: