Deuteronomy 31:1
New International Version
Then Moses went out and spoke these words to all Israel:

New Living Translation
When Moses had finished giving these instructions to all the people of Israel,

English Standard Version
So Moses continued to speak these words to all Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel,

King James Bible
And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel.

New King James Version
Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

NASB 1995
So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

NASB 1977
So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

Amplified Bible
So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses continued to speak these words to all Israel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses continued to speak these words to all Israel,

American Standard Version
And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Moses again spoke to the whole nation of Israel:

English Revised Version
And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses continued to speak to all the Israelites:

Good News Translation
Moses continued speaking to the people of Israel,

International Standard Version
Moses went and explained these things to everyone in Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel,

NET Bible
Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

New Heart English Bible
And Moses finished speaking all these words to all Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

World English Bible
Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses goes and speaks these words to all Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses goeth and speaketh these words unto all Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will go and speak these words to all Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses went, and spoke all these words to all Israel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, Moses went out, and he spoke all these words to all of Israel.

New American Bible
When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel,

New Revised Standard Version
When Moses had finished speaking all these words to all Israel,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND Moses went and spoke all these words to all Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe went on and he spoke all of these words with all Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses went and spoke these words unto all Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses finished speaking all these words to all the children of Israel;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Encourages the People
1When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel, 2he said to them, “I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to come and go, and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’…

Cross References
Joshua 1:1-2
Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.

Numbers 27:18-23
And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...

Exodus 24:13
So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.

1 Kings 2:1-3
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

1 Samuel 12:1-2
Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king. / Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day.

Acts 20:25-28
Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again. / Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. ...

2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

2 Peter 1:13-15
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. / And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

Philippians 1:23-25
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. / But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. / Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

2 Corinthians 5:1-4
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...

Genesis 50:24
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.


Treasury of Scripture

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Deuteronomy 31
1. Moses encourages the people
7. He encourages Joshua
9. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year
14. God gives a charge to Joshua
19. and a song to testify against the people
24. Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep
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When Moses had finished speaking these words
This phrase marks a significant transition in the narrative of Deuteronomy. Moses, the great leader and prophet, is concluding his final address to the Israelites. The "words" refer to the preceding chapters where Moses reiterates the law and covenant. This moment is pivotal as it signifies the end of Moses' direct leadership. In biblical context, Moses is a type of Christ, serving as a mediator between God and His people. His role as a lawgiver foreshadows Christ's fulfillment of the law (Matthew 5:17).

to all Israel
The audience is the entire nation of Israel, gathered to hear Moses' final instructions. This collective address underscores the unity and communal identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people. Historically, this moment occurs on the plains of Moab, just before the Israelites enter the Promised Land. The phrase "all Israel" emphasizes the inclusivity of the covenant and the shared responsibility of the people to uphold God's commandments. This gathering also prefigures the New Testament church, where believers are called to be one body in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. At this point in Deuteronomy, Moses is nearing the end of his life and leadership.

2. Israel
The nation of God's chosen people, whom Moses has been leading. They are on the brink of entering the Promised Land, a significant transition in their history.

3. The Wilderness
The setting for much of the Israelites' journey, representing both physical and spiritual trials and growth.

4. The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Israelites are preparing to enter this land under new leadership.

5. Transition of Leadership
This event marks a pivotal moment as Moses prepares to pass leadership to Joshua, highlighting themes of continuity and faithfulness.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Legacy
Moses' life demonstrates the importance of faithful leadership and preparing the next generation. As believers, we are called to mentor and equip others for future service.

Obedience and Faithfulness
Moses' journey with Israel underscores the necessity of obedience to God's commands. Our faithfulness in small and large tasks reflects our trust in God's plan.

Transition and Trust
The transition from Moses to Joshua teaches us to trust in God's provision and timing, even when facing change or uncertainty.

God's Unchanging Promises
Despite human frailty, God's promises remain steadfast. We can rely on His faithfulness as we navigate life's transitions.

Community and Accountability
Moses addressed all Israel, highlighting the importance of community in spiritual growth and accountability. We are encouraged to engage actively in our faith communities.XXXI.

Deuteronomy 31:1-8. MOSES RESIGNS HIS CHARGE AS LEADER TO JOSHUA.

(1) And Moses went and spake.--The expression is unusual. Possibly it means "went on to speak." The Palestine Targum has, "He went into the house of instruction and spake." The LXX. have apparently preserved a different reading, and say, "And Moses made an end of speaking these words" (like Deuteronomy 32:45), as if the Hebrew were vay'cal instead of vay-yelek. A transposition of two letters would make all the difference.

(2) I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in.--The description of Moses' death in Deuteronomy 34:7, says, "his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated." Yet he may have felt within himself that his work was done. "I have no longer authority, for the authority is taken from me and given into the hand of Joshua" is one interpretation. And it suits with what follows. "The Lord hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan."

(3) The Lord thy God, he will go over before thee . . . Joshua, he shall go over before thee.--Can it be accidental that Jehovah and Joshua are spoken of in exactly the same language, and that there is no distinguishing conjunction between them, the "and" of the English Version being supplied? "Jehovah, He is going over; Joshua, he is going over." Verbally, the two are as much identified as "The God who fed me all my life long unto this day, the Angel that redeemed me from all evil" (Genesis 48:15-16). The prophetical truth of this identification is too remarkable to be missed. . . .

Verse 1. - And Moses went; i.e. disposed or set himself. The meaning is not that he "went away" into the tent of teaching, as one of the Targums explains it (London Polyglot, tom. 4. p. 377), which does not agree with what follows; nor is "went" merely equivalent to "moreover;" nor is it simply redundant; - it intimates that the speaking was consequent on Moses having arranged, disposed, or set himself to speak (cf. Exodus 2:1; Joshua 9:4; Job 1:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Moses
מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

went out
וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

and spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֛ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

these
הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

words
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel:
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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