New International Version the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob. New Living Translation Moses gave us the LORD’s instruction, the special possession of the people of Israel. English Standard Version when Moses commanded us a law, as a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Berean Standard Bible the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob. Berean Literal Bible Moses commanded a law for us, a possession for the assembly of Jacob. King James Bible Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. New King James Version Moses commanded a law for us, A heritage of the congregation of Jacob. New American Standard Bible “Moses issued to us the Law, A possession for the assembly of Jacob. NASB 1995 “Moses charged us with a law, A possession for the assembly of Jacob. NASB 1977 “Moses charged us with a law, A possession for the assembly of Jacob. Legacy Standard Bible Moses commanded us with a law, A possession for the assembly of Jacob. Amplified Bible “Moses commanded us with a law, As a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Berean Annotated Bible the law that Moses (drawn out) gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob (he grasps the heel). Christian Standard Bible Moses gave us instruction, a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses gave us instruction, a possession for the assembly of Jacob. American Standard Version Moses commanded us a law, An inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. Contemporary English Version I called a meeting of the tribes of Israel and gave you God's Law. English Revised Version Moses commanded us a law, An inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses gave us these teachings. They belong to the assembly of Jacob. Good News Translation We obey the Law that Moses gave us, our nation's most treasured possession. International Standard Version Moses commanded with the Law, an inheritance for the community of Jacob. NET Bible Moses delivered to us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. New Heart English Bible Moses commanded us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. Webster's Bible Translation Moses commanded us a law; even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob. World English Bible Moses commanded us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMoses has commanded a law for us, "" A possession of the assembly of Jacob. Berean Literal Bible Moses commanded a law for us, a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Young's Literal Translation A law hath Moses commanded us, A possession of the assembly of Jacob. Smith's Literal Translation Moses commanded a law for us, the inheritance of the gathering of Jacob. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses commanded us a law, the inheritance of the multitude of Jacob. Catholic Public Domain Version Moses instructed us in the law, the inheritance of the multitude of Jacob. New American Bible Moses charged us with the law, as a possession for the assembly of Jacob. New Revised Standard Version Moses charged us with the law, as a possession for the assembly of Jacob. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoses delivered to us a law, and he gave it as an inheritance to the congregation of Jacob. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Written Law Moshe handed over to us and he gave it as an inheritance to the assembly of Yaquuv. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moses commanded us a law, An inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. Brenton Septuagint Translation the law which Moses charged us, an inheritance to the assemblies of Jacob. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes…3Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— 4the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob. 5So the LORD became King in Jeshurun when the leaders of the people gathered, when the tribes of Israel came together.… Cross References the law that Moses gave us, Deuteronomy 31:9 So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. Deuteronomy 4:44 This is the law that Moses set before the Israelites. Malachi 4:4 “Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. the possession of the assembly of Jacob. Deuteronomy 32:9 But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. Psalm 135:4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. Psalm 47:4 He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah Exodus 24:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” Exodus 31:18 When the LORD had finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Exodus 32:15-16 Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands. They were inscribed on both sides, front and back. / The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. Exodus 34:27-28 The LORD also said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” / So Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments. Joshua 1:7-8 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Nehemiah 9:13-14 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. Psalm 78:5 For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, Psalm 147:19-20 He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. / He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah! Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. Matthew 5:17-18 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Treasury of Scripture Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. Moses John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 7:19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? the inheritance Deuteronomy 9:26-29 I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand… Psalm 119:72,111 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver… Jump to Previous Assembly Charged Commanded Congregation Heritage Inheritance Jacob Law Moses PossessionJump to Next Assembly Charged Commanded Congregation Heritage Inheritance Jacob Law Moses PossessionDeuteronomy 33 1. The majesty of God6. The blessings of the twelve tribes 26. The excellence of Israel the law that Moses gave us, Moses delivered God’s law, the Torah, to Israel, including the commandments and ordinances given at Mount Sinai. It established Israel’s covenant obligations and directed the nation’s worship, justice, and daily life. Deu 31:9 So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests,… the possession of the assembly of Jacob. The law was Israel’s sacred inheritance as the descendants of Jacob and the people chosen by God. It marked them as a distinct nation and entrusted them with the responsibility to live according to God’s revealed will. Deu 32:9 But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who delivered God's law to the people. He is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. 2. The Assembly of Jacob Refers to the collective people of Israel, descendants of Jacob, who are the recipients of God's law. This term emphasizes the communal aspect of the covenant relationship between God and His people. 3. The Law The commandments and instructions given by God to the Israelites through Moses. It includes moral, ceremonial, and civil laws that were meant to guide the Israelites in their relationship with God and each other. Teaching Points The Gift of the LawThe law is described as a "possession," indicating its value and importance. It was a gift from God to guide His people in righteousness and holiness. Covenant Relationship The law signifies the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It was not just a set of rules but a means to maintain a close relationship with God. Community and Identity The law was given to the "assembly of Jacob," highlighting the communal identity of the Israelites. It served to unify them as God's chosen people. Moses as Mediator Moses' role in delivering the law underscores the importance of godly leadership and mediation in guiding people towards God's will. Relevance for Today While Christians are not under the Old Testament law, the principles of God's holiness, justice, and love remain relevant. The law points us to Christ, who fulfills the law and offers grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 33:4?2. How does Deuteronomy 33:4 emphasize the importance of God's law for Israel? 3. What role does Moses play in delivering God's law, according to Deuteronomy 33:4? 4. How can we apply the principles of God's law in our daily lives? 5. How does Deuteronomy 33:4 connect with Jesus' fulfillment of the law? 6. In what ways can we teach God's law to future generations today? 7. What does Deuteronomy 33:4 reveal about the significance of the law for Israel? 8. How does Deuteronomy 33:4 influence the understanding of Moses' role as a leader? 9. Why is the law described as an inheritance in Deuteronomy 33:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 33? (4,5) "[Of] the law which Moses commanded us, The inheritance of the congregation of Jacob, When he (Moses) was king in Jeshurun, In the gathering of the heads of the people, The tribes of Israel together." This fourth verse, from its form, is evidently not what Moses said, but an explanatory parenthesis, inserted by the writer, who was probably Joshua. Upon "He was king in Jeshurun," Rashi says, "The Holy One, blessed be He! the yoke of His kingdom is upon them for ever." It may be so. "When the Lord your God was your king," is Samuel's description of the whole history of Israel previous to himself. The certainty that the King of kings, the Messiah of Israel, was and is the Lawgiver and Teacher, and Keeper of all saints, and that there are none of that character who do not "sit at the feet of Jesus," makes the real meaning of the passage perfectly plain, even though the exact grammatical relation of the clauses may be not beyond dispute. Verse 4. - Moses here, identifying himself with the people, uses the third person, and includes himself among those to whom the Law was given; cf. Psalm 20, 21, where David not only speaks of himself in the third person, but addresses such prayers for himself as could only be offered by the people for their king (cf. also Judges 5:12, 15; Habakkuk 3:19). Even the inheritance of the congregation. The "even," which the translators of the Authorized Version have inserted here, were better omitted; the words are in apposition to "law." The Law which Moses communicated to Israel was to remain with them as the inheritance f the congregation. The Bishops' Bible and the Geneva Version have, more correctly, "for an inheritance of the congregation." Deuteronomy 33:4 celebrates God’s Law as a priceless, God-given legacy. Moses faithfully conveyed it; Israel treasured it as covenant inheritance; and the Church now embraces and proclaims it, finding in its pages the revelation of God’s holiness and the pathway that leads ultimately to Christ.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the lawתּוֹרָ֥ה (tō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law that Moses מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver gave צִוָּה־ (ṣiw·wāh-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order us, לָ֖נוּ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew the possession מוֹרָשָׁ֖ה (mō·w·rā·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4181: A possession of the congregation קְהִלַּ֥ת (qə·hil·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6952: Assembly, congregation of Jacob. יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 33:4 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 33:4 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 33:4 Bible.com Deuteronomy 33:4 NIV |
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