Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go, tell them to return to their tents. New Living Translation Go and tell them, “Return to your tents.” English Standard Version Go and say to them, “Return to your tents.” Berean Standard Bible Go and tell them: ‘Return to your tents.’ King James Bible Go say to them, Get you into your tents again. New King James Version Go and say to them, “Return to your tents.” New American Standard Bible Go, say to them, “Return to your tents.” NASB 1995 ‘Go, say to them, “Return to your tents.” NASB 1977 ‘Go, say to them, “Return to your tents.” Legacy Standard Bible Go, say to them, “Return to your tents.” Amplified Bible Go and say to them, “Return to your tents.” Christian Standard Bible Go and tell them: Return to your tents. Holman Christian Standard Bible Go and tell them: Return to your tents. American Standard Version Go say to them, Return ye to your tents. Contemporary English Version Now, tell them to return to their tents, English Revised Version Go say to them, Return ye to your tents. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Tell the people to go back to their tents. Good News Translation Go and tell them to return to their tents. International Standard Version Go and tell them to return to their tents, Majority Standard Bible Go and tell them: ?Return to your tents.? NET Bible Go and tell them, 'Return to your tents!' New Heart English Bible "Go tell them, Return to your tents. Webster's Bible Translation Go, say to them, Return to your tents again. World English Bible “Go tell them, ‘Return to your tents.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGo, say to them, Return for yourselves, to your tents; Young's Literal Translation 'Go, say to them, Turn back for yourselves, to your tents; Smith's Literal Translation Go say to them, Turn back for yourselves to your tents. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo and say to them: Return into your tents. Catholic Public Domain Version Go and say to them: Return to your tents. New American Bible Go, tell them: Return to your tents. New Revised Standard Version Go say to them, ‘Return to your tents.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGo and say to them, Return to your tents. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Go and say to them: “Return you to your tents.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Go say to them: Return ye to your tents. Brenton Septuagint Translation Go, say to them, Return ye to your houses; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Intercedes for the People…29If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever. 30Go and tell them: ‘Return to your tents.’ 31But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.”… Cross References Exodus 19:8 And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD. Exodus 24:3 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” Joshua 24:24 So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” 2 Kings 23:3 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. Nehemiah 10:29 hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Jeremiah 11:4 which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’ Ezekiel 11:20 so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. Ezekiel 36:27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 21:28-31 But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ... Luke 6:46 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” Treasury of Scripture Go say to them, Get you into your tents again. Jump to Previous Tents Turn YourselvesJump to Next Tents Turn YourselvesDeuteronomy 5 1. The covenant in Horeb6. The ten commandments 23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God Go and tell them: This phrase indicates a directive from God to Moses, emphasizing the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses often acts as the intermediary who conveys God's commands to the people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God using chosen individuals to communicate His will, as seen with prophets throughout the Old Testament. It also foreshadows the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). ‘Return to your tents.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments to the people. In this context, Moses is the intermediary between God and the Israelites. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who have been delivered from slavery in Egypt and are now receiving God's laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Mount Sinai (Horeb) The place where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. It is a significant location for the Israelites as it represents God's covenant with them. 4. The Tent Represents the dwelling places of the Israelites in the wilderness. Returning to their tents signifies a return to daily life after receiving God's commandments. 5. The Covenant The agreement between God and the Israelites, established through the giving of the Law, which includes the Ten Commandments. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandmentsThe Israelites were instructed to return to their tents, symbolizing a return to everyday life with the responsibility to live out God's commandments. As believers, we are called to integrate God's Word into our daily lives. The Role of Mediators Moses acted as a mediator between God and the people. In the New Testament, Jesus is our ultimate mediator, bridging the gap between humanity and God. The Importance of Rest and Reflection Returning to their tents allowed the Israelites time to reflect on God's words. We should also take time to meditate on Scripture and apply it to our lives. Community and Accountability The Israelites were a community bound by God's covenant. As Christians, we are part of a spiritual community that supports and holds each other accountable in our walk with God. The Continuity of God's Promises The covenant at Sinai is part of God's unfolding plan of redemption, culminating in Christ. Understanding this continuity helps us appreciate the depth of God's promises.Verses 30, 31. - The people were commanded to return to their tents, and Moses was appointed to act as mediator between God and them, receiving from him his commandments and communicating them to the people. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Goלֵ֖ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and tell them: אֱמֹ֣ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Return שׁ֥וּבוּ (šū·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to your tents.’ לְאָהֳלֵיכֶֽם׃ (lə·’ā·ho·lê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 168: A tent Links Deuteronomy 5:30 NIVDeuteronomy 5:30 NLT Deuteronomy 5:30 ESV Deuteronomy 5:30 NASB Deuteronomy 5:30 KJV Deuteronomy 5:30 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 5:30 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 5:30 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 5:30 French Bible Deuteronomy 5:30 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 5:30 Go tell them Return you to your (Deut. De Du) |
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