Deuteronomy 11:30
New International Version
As you know, these mountains are across the Jordan, westward, toward the setting sun, near the great trees of Moreh, in the territory of those Canaanites living in the Arabah in the vicinity of Gilgal.

New Living Translation
(These two mountains are west of the Jordan River in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Jordan Valley, near the town of Gilgal, not far from the oaks of Moreh.)

English Standard Version
Are they not beyond the Jordan, west of the road, toward the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oak of Moreh?

Berean Standard Bible
Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?

King James Bible
Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?

New King James Version
Are they not on the other side of the Jordan, toward the setting sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the plain opposite Gilgal, beside the terebinth trees of Moreh?

New American Standard Bible
Are they not across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

NASB 1995
“Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

NASB 1977
“Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

Legacy Standard Bible
Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

Amplified Bible
Are they not across the Jordan, west of the road, toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

Christian Standard Bible
Aren’t these mountains across the Jordan, beyond the western road in the land of the Canaanites, who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aren’t these mountains across the Jordan, beyond the western road in the land of the Canaanites, who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh?

American Standard Version
Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites that dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

Contemporary English Version
You know that these two mountains are west of the Jordan River in land now controlled by the Canaanites living in the Jordan River valley. The mountains are west of the road near the sacred trees of Moreh on the other side of Gilgal.

English Revised Version
Are they not beyond Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites which dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
(These mountains are on the west side of the Jordan, beyond the road that goes west, in the region of the Canaanites who live on the plains facing Gilgal, next to the oak trees of Moreh.)

Good News Translation
These two mountains are west of the Jordan River in the territory of the Canaanites who live in the Jordan Valley. They are toward the west, not far from the sacred trees of Moreh near the town of Gilgal.)

International Standard Version
They're across the Jordan River to the west, aren't they, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?

Majority Standard Bible
Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?

NET Bible
Are they not across the Jordan River, toward the west, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the oak of Moreh?

New Heart English Bible
Aren't they beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?

Webster's Bible Translation
Are they not on the other side of Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down in the land of the Canaanites, who dwell in the plain over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?

World English Bible
Aren’t they beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the Arabah near Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going in of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite who is dwelling in the plain opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh?

Young's Literal Translation
are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going in of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite, who is dwelling in the plain over-against Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh?

Smith's Literal Translation
Are they not in the other side of Jordan behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite dwelling in the desert over against Gilgal, by the oaks of Moreh?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which are beyond the Jordan, behind the way that goeth to the setting of the sun, in the land of the Chanaanite who dwelleth in the plain country over against Galgala, which is near the valley that reacheth and entereth far.

Catholic Public Domain Version
which are across the Jordan, behind the way which slopes toward the setting of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite, who lives in the plains opposite Gilgal, which is near the valley extending toward and entering a distant place.

New American Bible
(These are beyond the Jordan, on the other side of the western road in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal beside the oak of Moreh.)

New Revised Standard Version
As you know, they are beyond the Jordan, some distance to the west, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oak of Moreh.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, they are on the other side of the Jordan, behind the way, toward the setting of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites, who dwell in the low desert over against Gilgal, towards the house of the oak of Mamre.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, those are at the crossing of Jordan behind the way at the setting of the sun in the land of the Canaanites dwelling in the desert against Galgala and against the House of the Oak of Mamra.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites that dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the terebinths of Moreh?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Lo! are not these beyond Jordan, behind, westward in the land of Chanaan, which lies westward near Golgol, by the high oak?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Blessing and a Curse
29When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess, you are to proclaim the blessing on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal. 30Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh? 31For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it,…

Cross References
Joshua 8:33
All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel.

Genesis 12:6
Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land.

Genesis 33:18
After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city.

Judges 9:7
When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you.

John 4:20-21
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.” / “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

Joshua 24:1
Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God.

1 Kings 12:1
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.

2 Chronicles 10:1
Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king.

Genesis 35:4
So they gave Jacob all their foreign gods and all their earrings, and Jacob buried them under the oak near Shechem.

Genesis 37:12
Some time later, Joseph’s brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks near Shechem.

Joshua 5:10
On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover.

Joshua 18:1
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them,

1 Samuel 7:16
Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places.

1 Samuel 10:17
After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah

2 Kings 17:24
Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.


Treasury of Scripture

Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goes down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the desert over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?

Gilgal

Genesis 12:6
And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.

Joshua 5:9
And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.

Judges 7:1
Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley.

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Deuteronomy 11
1. Another exhortation to obedience
2. by their own experience of God's great works
8. by promise of God's great blessings
16. and by threatenings
18. A careful study is required in God's words
26. The blessing and curse set before them














As you know
This phrase suggests familiarity and prior knowledge among the Israelites. It implies that the people have been previously informed or have a cultural understanding of the geographical and historical context. The Hebrew root here is "yada," which means to know or to perceive. This knowledge is not just intellectual but experiential, indicating that the Israelites have a deep, lived understanding of the land and its significance.

they are across the Jordan
The Jordan River is a significant geographical and spiritual boundary for the Israelites. Crossing the Jordan symbolizes entering into the Promised Land, a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham. The Hebrew word "Yarden" means "descender," reflecting the river's flow from the highlands to the Dead Sea. This crossing is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking a transition from wandering to settling.

west of the road
This phrase provides a specific geographical marker, indicating the location relative to a known path. The "road" likely refers to the ancient trade routes that crisscrossed the region, such as the King's Highway. These roads were vital for commerce and communication, and their mention underscores the strategic importance of the land.

in the land of the Canaanites
The Canaanites were the original inhabitants of the land promised to the Israelites. The term "Canaanite" is derived from the Hebrew "Kena‘ani," which can mean "merchant" or "trader," reflecting their role in ancient trade networks. The Canaanites' presence in the land represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the Israelites to trust in God's promise and provision.

who live in the Arabah
The Arabah is a desert region stretching from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Hebrew word "Aravah" means "desolate" or "dry area," highlighting the harshness of the terrain. Despite its arid conditions, the Arabah was a significant area for trade and travel, and its mention here emphasizes the breadth of the land God is giving to Israel.

opposite Gilgal
Gilgal holds historical and spiritual significance as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan. The Hebrew "Gilgal" means "circle" or "rolling," possibly referring to the circle of stones set up as a memorial (Joshua 4:20-24). Gilgal is a place of remembrance and renewal, where the Israelites reaffirmed their covenant with God.

beside the oaks of Moreh
The "oaks of Moreh" are significant as a place of divine revelation. The Hebrew "Elon Moreh" can be translated as "teacher's oak" or "oak of instruction," suggesting a place where God imparts wisdom and guidance. This location is associated with Abraham, who built an altar there (Genesis 12:6-7), symbolizing continuity in God's promises from Abraham to the Israelites.

(30) Where the sun goeth down.--A memorable passage, as attesting the true position of the speaker, east of Jordan, over against Jericho. The sun has been seen by travellers from that very spot going down exactly in the remarkable gap between Ebal and Gerizim.

The plains of Moren.--Rather, the oaks or terebinths of Moreh. (See Genesis 12:6.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Are not
הֲלֹא־ (hă·lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

these mountains
הֵ֜מָּה (hêm·māh)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

across
בְּעֵ֣בֶר (bə·‘ê·ḇer)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side

the Jordan,
הַיַּרְדֵּ֗ן (hay·yar·dên)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

west
מְב֣וֹא (mə·ḇō·w)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3996: An entrance, sunset, the west, towards

of the road
דֶּ֚רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

toward
אַֽחֲרֵי֙ (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the sunset,
הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ (haš·še·meš)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement

in the land
בְּאֶ֙רֶץ֙ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the Canaanites
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֔י (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan

who live
הַיֹּשֵׁ֖ב (hay·yō·šêḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in the Arabah
בָּעֲרָבָ֑ה (bā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

opposite
מ֚וּל (mūl)
Preposition
Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite

Gilgal,
הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל (hag·gil·gāl)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1537: Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine

near
אֵ֖צֶל (’ê·ṣel)
Preposition
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

the oak
אֵלוֹנֵ֥י (’ê·lō·w·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 436: An oak, other strong tree

of Moreh?
מֹרֶֽה׃ (mō·reh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4176: Moreh -- a place near Shechem, also a hill of uncertain location


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