BOOK 5. DEUTERONOMY. BOOK 5. DEUTERONOMY. BOOK 5. DEUTERONOMY. BOOK 5. DEUTERONOMY. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Torah in Judaism, and the Pentateuch and contains Moses' speeches and teachings to the Israelites. It marks the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua and emphasizes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. The central theme of Deuteronomy is covenant renewal. Chapters 1–30 of the book consist of three sermons or speeches delivered to the Israelites by Moses on the Plains of Moab, shortly before they enter the Promised Land. The first sermon recounts the forty years of wilderness wanderings which had led to that moment and ends with an exhortation to observe the law. The second sermon reminds the Israelites of the need to follow Yahweh and the laws and teachings He has given them, on which their possession of the land depends. The third sermon offers the comfort that, even should the nation of Israel prove unfaithful and so lose the land, with repentance all can be restored. The final four chapters (31–34) contain the Song of Moses, the Blessing of Moses, and the narratives recounting the passing of the mantle of leadership from Moses to Joshua and, finally, the death of Moses on Mount Nebo. One of its most significant verses is Deuteronomy 6:4, the Shema Yisrael, which has been described as the definitive statement of Jewish identity for theistic Jews: "Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one." Verses 6:4–5 were also quoted by Jesus in Mark 12:28–34 as the Great Commandment. Traditionally, it was believed that God dictated the Torah to Moses, but most modern scholars date Deuteronomy to the 7th-5th centuries BC. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 34. . . . . BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 34. . . . . BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 34. . . . . BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY. CHAPTERS 1 THRU 34. . . . . BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 1. The words of Moses: We journeyed from Horeb. You would not go up to take the land, so the LORD said, "This generation will not see it." BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 2. We went into the wilderness. Thirty-eight years passed, then the LORD told us to cross by Moab. He delivered Sihon the Amorite to us. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 3. The LORD delivered Og of Bashan to us. I gave Gilead to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh. The LORD said that I would not cross into the land. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 4. Now, Israel, hear the commandments and obey them. You heard the LORD speak from the fire. Take care not to make idols. The LORD is God. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 5. The LORD made his covenant with us: Have no other gods; Keep the Sabbath; Honour your parents. You shall do all that he has commanded. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 6. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one. Love the LORD with all your heart, soul and strength. Teach your children these commandments. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 7. Make no treaty with the nations of the land. You are a holy people, the LORD has chosen you. He will drive out the nations before you. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 8. The LORD led you in the wilderness and tested you. He is bringing you into a good land. Do not forget the LORD or you shall perish. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 9. It is not for your righteousness that you will occupy the land. You rebelled and made the calf so I broke the tablets of the covenant. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 10. The LORD wrote on new tablets. What does the LORD ask? That you fear him, walk in his ways, love him, serve him and keep his commands. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 11. You have seen all that the LORD has done. Keep these commands so that you may live long in the land. There is a blessing and a curse. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 12. Destroy the high places where the nations worship their gods. You shall bring your offerings at the place that the LORD will choose. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 13. If a prophet or anyone else entices you away from the LORD they must be put to death. If a town has turned away it must be destroyed. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 14. You may eat animals with cloven hooves that chew the cud. Bring a tithe from your fields to eat before the LORD and for the Levites. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 15. Every seven years you shall cancel debts. Hebrew slaves shall go free in the seventh year. Set apart every firstborn male animal. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 16. Celebrate the Passover in the month of Abib. Celebrate the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Booths. Appoint judges in all your towns. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 17. Anyone who breaks the covenant shall be put to death. Go to the priests with hard decisions. Appoint the king that the LORD chooses. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 18. The priests shall eat the offerings made by fire. You shall not practise divination. The LORD will raise up a prophet from among you. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 19. Set aside three cities so that anyone who kills accidently may flee there. A matter must be established by two or three witnesses. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 20. When you go to war, do not be afraid; the LORD is with you. As you go to attack a city, offer terms, except to the cities of the land. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 21. If a dead body is found, the city elders must cleanse the guilt. Give your eldest son his portion. A rebellious son shall be stoned. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 22. If you find your neighbour's ox you shall return it. If a man falsely claims that his new wife was not a virgin he shall be punished. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 23. No Ammonite shall enter the assembly of the LORD. When you go out to war the camp must be holy. Be careful to do what you have vowed. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 24. If a man divorces his wife he must not remarry her. Do not withhold wages. Leave the gleanings of your harvest for widows and orphans. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 25. A judge may give up to forty lashes. If a man dies and has no son, his brother shall marry his widow. You shall have honest weights. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 26. Bring the firstfruits of the land to the LORD. Bring a tithe in the third year and say to the LORD, "Look down and bless your people." BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 27. Write the law on large stones. The Levites will say, "Cursed is anyone who does not keep the law," and the people will reply, "Amen." BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 28. If you obey the LORD he will bless you above all nations; if not, you will be cursed and the LORD will send a nation to destroy you. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 29. You have seen all that the LORD has done so keep this covenant. If you break it the land will be cursed and the LORD will uproot you. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 30. When you return to the LORD he will have compassion; he will circumcise your heart. I have set before you life and death. Choose life. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 31. Joshua will cross ahead of you. Read the law every seven years. The LORD said, "The people will turn away. Write a song as a witness." BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 32. Ascribe greatness to our God! The LORD's portion is his people; They turned away so he spurned them; But he will provide atonement. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 33. Moses blessed Israel before his death: Let Reuben live; bless Levi's work; Joseph's land is blessed. The eternal God is your refuge. BOOK FIVE. DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 34. Moses climbed Mount Nebo. There the LORD showed him the promised land. Then Moses died. No prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses. Thank you for studying the book of DEUTERONOMY. 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