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These are the statutes and the ordinances which you shall observe to do in the land which Yahweh, the God of your fathers, has given you to possess it, all the days that you live on the earth.
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A New Section of Law Begins
Commentators explain that this verse marks the beginning of a new major section in Deuteronomy (chapters 12-26). This part moves from the general principles of the Ten Commandments to the specific, practical application of those principles for the people's religious, civil, and social life in the Promised Land.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In Deuteronomy 12–26, Moses now proceeds to apply the leading principles of the Decalogue to the ecclesiastical, civil, and social life of the peop…
19th Century
Anglican
These are the statutes and judgments. —The word Mitzvah—commandment, or duty—is not used here. Particular institution…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These are the statutes and judgments which you shall observe to do Which are recorded…
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Moses comes to the statutes he was to entrust to Israel; and begins with such as relate to the worship of God. The Israelites are charged not to br…
