Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore, take care to follow the commands, decrees and laws I give you today. New Living Translation Therefore, you must obey all these commands, decrees, and regulations I am giving you today. English Standard Version You shall therefore be careful to do the commandment and the statutes and the rules that I command you today. Berean Standard Bible So keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances that I am giving you to follow this day. King James Bible Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. New King James Version Therefore you shall keep the commandment, the statutes, and the judgments which I command you today, to observe them. New American Standard Bible Therefore, you shall keep the commandment, the statutes, and the judgments which I am commanding you today, to do them. NASB 1995 “Therefore, you shall keep the commandment and the statutes and the judgments which I am commanding you today, to do them. NASB 1977 “Therefore, you shall keep the commandment and the statutes and the judgments which I am commanding you today, to do them. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, you shall keep the commandment and the statutes and the judgments which I am commanding you today, to do them. Amplified Bible Therefore, you shall keep (follow, obey) the commandment and the statutes and judgments (precepts) which I am commanding you today. Christian Standard Bible So keep the command—the statutes and ordinances—that I am giving you to follow today. Holman Christian Standard Bible So keep the command—the statutes and ordinances—that I am giving you to follow today.” American Standard Version Thou shalt therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which I command thee this day, to do them. Contemporary English Version So be sure to obey his laws and teachings I am giving you today. English Revised Version Thou shalt therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. GOD'S WORD® Translation So obey the commands, laws, and rules I'm giving you today. Good News Translation Now then, obey what you have been taught; obey all the laws that I have given you today. International Standard Version Therefore keep the commands, decrees, and the ordinances that I am instructing you to obey today." Majority Standard Bible So keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances that I am giving you to follow this day. NET Bible So keep the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that I today am commanding you to do. New Heart English Bible You shall therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which I command you this day, to do them. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. World English Bible You shall therefore keep the commandments, the statutes, and the ordinances which I command you today, to do them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have kept the command, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I am commanding you today to do them. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast kept the command, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I am commanding thee to-day to do them. Smith's Literal Translation And watch thou the commands and the laws and the judgments which I command thee this day, to do them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible11Keep therefore the precepts and ceremonies and judgments, which I command thee this day to do. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, keep the precepts and ceremonies as well as the judgments, which I command to you this day, so that you may do them. New American Bible Therefore carefully observe the commandment, the statutes and the ordinances which I command you today. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, observe diligently the commandment—the statutes and the ordinances—that I am commanding you today. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall therefore keep the commandments and the statutes and the judgments which I command you this day, and do them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Keep the commandments and the laws and the judgments that I command you today and do them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which I command thee this day, to do them. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt keep therefore the commands, and the ordinances, and these judgments, which I command thee this day to do. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Casting out the Nations…10But those who hate Him He repays to their faces with destruction; He will not hesitate to repay to his face the one who hates Him. 11So keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances that I am giving you to follow this day. Cross References John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... Romans 13:8-10 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 1 John 2:3-4 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Exodus 20:6 but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. Leviticus 22:31 You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Nehemiah 1:5 Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments, Psalm 119:4 You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. Psalm 119:60 I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments. 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 5:19 So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Treasury of Scripture You shall therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command you this day, to do them. Deuteronomy 4:1 Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you. Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. Jump to Previous Care Careful Command Commanding Commandment Commandments Commands Decisions Decrees Judgments Kept Laws Orders Ordinances Statutes Today To-DayJump to Next Care Careful Command Commanding Commandment Commandments Commands Decisions Decrees Judgments Kept Laws Orders Ordinances Statutes Today To-DayDeuteronomy 7 1. All communion with the nations is forbidden5. for fear of idolatry, 6. for the holiness of the people, 9. for the nature of God in his mercy and justice, 17. and for the assuredness of victory which God will give over them. So keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's law. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is reiterating the covenantal laws given to the Israelites. The commandments refer to the moral laws, such as the Ten Commandments, which are foundational to Israel's relationship with God. Statutes and ordinances include ceremonial and civil laws that governed Israelite society. The call to "keep" these laws underscores the necessity of not just hearing but actively living out God's instructions. This obedience is a response to God's covenantal love and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which speaks of God's steadfast love to those who love Him and keep His commandments. that I am giving you to follow this day Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. Mount Sinai The place where God originally gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. 5. Covenant The agreement between God and the Israelites, involving blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience. Teaching Points Obedience as a Response to CovenantThe Israelites were called to obey God's commandments as a response to the covenant relationship established by God. In the same way, Christians are called to live in obedience as a response to the grace and salvation offered through Jesus Christ. Holistic Obedience The verse emphasizes keeping commandments, statutes, and ordinances, suggesting a comprehensive approach to obedience. Believers today are encouraged to apply God's Word in all areas of life, not selectively. Daily Commitment The phrase "this day" highlights the need for daily commitment to God's commands. Christians are encouraged to renew their commitment to God's Word each day, seeking His guidance and strength. Blessings of Obedience Obedience to God's commands is linked to blessings and favor. While the specific blessings may differ, the principle remains that God honors those who honor Him through obedience. Community Accountability The communal aspect of the commandments suggests that obedience is not just an individual endeavor but involves accountability within the community of believers. Christians are encouraged to support and encourage one another in living out God's Word.Verse 11. - As God would thus summarily avenge himself of his adversaries, the people are exhorted to keep all his commandments, statutes, and rights. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So keepוְשָׁמַרְתָּ֨ (wə·šā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the commandments הַמִּצְוָ֜ה (ham·miṣ·wāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case statutes הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים (ha·ḥuq·qîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case ordinances הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֗ים (ham·miš·pā·ṭîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אָנֹכִ֧י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am giving you מְצַוְּךָ֛ (mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order to follow לַעֲשׂוֹתָֽם׃ (la·‘ă·śō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make this day. הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Deuteronomy 7:11 NIVDeuteronomy 7:11 NLT Deuteronomy 7:11 ESV Deuteronomy 7:11 NASB Deuteronomy 7:11 KJV Deuteronomy 7:11 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 7:11 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 7:11 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 7:11 French Bible Deuteronomy 7:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 7:11 You shall therefore keep the commandment (Deut. 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