Deuteronomy 5:33 You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

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New International Version
Walk in obedience to all that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

New Living Translation
Stay on the path that the LORD your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.

English Standard Version
You shall walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you shall possess.

Berean Standard Bible
You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

King James Bible
Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

New King James Version
You shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

New American Standard Bible
You shall walk entirely in the way which the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and that it may be well for you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you will possess.

NASB 1995
“You shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you will possess.

NASB 1977
“You shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

Legacy Standard Bible
In all the way which Yahweh your God has commanded you, you shall walk, that you may live and that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days in the land which you will possess.

Amplified Bible
You shall walk [that is, live each and every day] in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long in the land which you will possess.

Christian Standard Bible
Follow the whole instruction the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Follow the whole instruction the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess.”

American Standard Version
Ye shall walk in all the way which Jehovah your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

Contemporary English Version
Follow them, because they make a path that will lead to a long successful life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

English Revised Version
Ye shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Follow all the directions the LORD your God has given you. Then you will continue to live, life will go well for you, and you will live for a long time in the land that you are going to possess.

Good News Translation
Obey them all, so that everything will go well with you and so that you will continue to live in the land that you are going to occupy.

International Standard Version
You are to walk in every pathway that the LORD your God commanded you, so that life may go well for you, and so that you will prolong your days in the land that you will possess.'"

Majority Standard Bible
You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

NET Bible
Walk just as he has commanded you so that you may live, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land you are going to possess.

New Heart English Bible
You shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

World English Bible
You shall walk in all the way which Yahweh your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
in all the way which your God YHWH has commanded you—walk, so that you live, and [it is] well with you, and you have prolonged days in the land which you possess.”

Young's Literal Translation
in all the way which Jehovah your God hath commanded you ye walk, so that ye live, and it is well with you, and ye have prolonged days in the land which ye possess.

Smith's Literal Translation
In all the way that Jehovah your God commanded you, ye shall go, so that ye shall live and it be well to you, and ye prolonged the days upon the land which ye shall possess.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But you shall walk in the way that the Lord your God hath commanded, that you may live, and it may be well with you, and your days may be long in the land of your possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For you shall walk in the way that the Lord your God has instructed, so that you may live, and it may be well with you, and your days may be extended in the land of your possession.’ ”

New American Bible
but following exactly the way that the LORD, your God, commanded you that you may live and prosper, and may have long life in the land which you are to possess.

New Revised Standard Version
You must follow exactly the path that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you are to possess.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
You shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In all the way that LORD JEHOVAH your God commanded you, go, that you will live and it will be well for you, and you will multiply days in the land which you will inherit.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye shall walk in all the way which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
according to all the way which the Lord thy God commanded thee to walk in it, that he may give thee rest; and that it may be well with thee, and ye may prolong your days on the land which ye shall inherit.

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Context

Moses Intercedes for the People
…32So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. 33You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

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Cross References

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.

Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

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.

Leviticus 18:4-5
You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. / Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.

Deuteronomy 6:1-3
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. / Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you.

Deuteronomy 10:12-13
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, / and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?

Deuteronomy 30:15-16
See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. / For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess.

1 Kings 2:3
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,

2 Kings 21:8
I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to wander from the land that I gave to their fathers, if only they are careful to do all I have commanded them—the whole Law that My servant Moses commanded them.”

Nehemiah 9:29
You admonished them to turn back to Your law, but they were arrogant and disobeyed Your commandments. They sinned against Your ordinances, by which a man will live if he practices them. They turned a stubborn shoulder; they stiffened their necks and would not obey.

Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 19:17
“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Treasury of Scripture

You shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.

walk

Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

Psalm 119:6
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

Jeremiah 7:23
But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

well

Deuteronomy 5:29
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

Deuteronomy 4:40
Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

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Deuteronomy 5

1. The covenant in Horeb
6. The ten commandments
23. At the people's request Moses receives the law from God

Berean Study Bible

You must walk
The phrase "walk" in Hebrew is "halak," which implies a continuous, habitual action. It is not merely about physical movement but a metaphor for living one's life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, walking in a certain way was synonymous with following a path or a set of principles. This command emphasizes a lifestyle of obedience and faithfulness to God's decrees, suggesting that one's entire life journey should be aligned with divine instructions.

in all the ways
The Hebrew word for "ways" is "derek," which refers to a path or a course of life. This indicates that God's commandments cover every aspect of life, not just religious or ceremonial duties. The use of "all" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's expectations, calling for complete adherence to His will. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience was a sign of loyalty and devotion.

that the LORD your God
The name "LORD" is a translation of "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses. It signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenantal relationship with Israel. "Your God" personalizes this relationship, reminding the Israelites of their unique identity as God's chosen people. This phrase reinforces the authority and intimacy of the divine commands, as they come from a God who is both sovereign and relational.

has commanded you
The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "tsavah," which conveys a sense of authoritative instruction. This is not a suggestion but a divine mandate. The historical context of Deuteronomy is a reiteration of the Law given at Sinai, emphasizing the importance of obedience as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land. It reflects the covenantal stipulations that were meant to guide the community in righteousness and justice.

so that you may live
The phrase "may live" translates from the Hebrew "chayah," which means to have life or to be alive. In the biblical context, life is not just physical existence but encompasses spiritual vitality and well-being. This promise of life is contingent upon obedience, suggesting that true life is found in alignment with God's will. It echoes the Deuteronomic theme that obedience leads to blessing and life, while disobedience leads to curse and death.

and prosper
The Hebrew word "yatab" means to be well or to go well. Prosperity in the biblical sense is holistic, including material, spiritual, and communal well-being. This promise of prosperity is tied to the covenantal blessings outlined in Deuteronomy, where obedience to God's commands results in flourishing and success. It reflects the ancient understanding that divine favor is the source of all prosperity.

and prolong your days
The phrase "prolong your days" is a common biblical expression for longevity. In the Hebrew context, long life was considered a sign of God's blessing and favor. This promise is particularly significant as the Israelites stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. It underscores the connection between obedience and the enjoyment of God's blessings over time.

in the land that you will possess
The "land" refers to Canaan, the Promised Land, which is central to Israel's identity and destiny. Possession of the land is both a gift and a responsibility, contingent upon the people's faithfulness to God's covenant. This phrase highlights the historical and theological significance of the land as a place where God's people are to live out their covenantal relationship with Him. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the call to live in accordance with His will in the place He has provided.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You must walk
תֵּלֵ֑כוּ (tê·lê·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the ways
הַדֶּ֗רֶךְ (had·de·reḵ)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֛ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has commanded you,
צִוָּ֜ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

so that
לְמַ֤עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

you may live
תִּֽחְיוּן֙ (tiḥ·yūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

and prosper
וְט֣וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2895: To be pleasing or good

and prolong
וְהַאֲרַכְתֶּ֣ם (wə·ha·’ă·raḵ·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 748: To be, long

[your] days
יָמִ֔ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

in the land
בָּאָ֖רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

you will possess.
תִּֽירָשֽׁוּן׃ (tî·rā·šūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

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