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Beyond the Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,
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A Written Legacy
Scholars highlight that the Hebrew word for "declare" can also mean "to explain" or "to write plainly." This suggests Moses wasn't just giving another speech but was deliberately creating a clear, permanent record of God's law. This written testimony was meant to serve as a guide for all future generations after his death.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the land of Moab - This district had formerly been occupied by the Moabites, and retained its name from them; but it had been conquered b…
19th Century
Anglican
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab. This would be on the other side of Jordan from the standpoint of the writer, or…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab On that side of Jordan in which the land of Moab was, and which with respec…
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