Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You have declared this day that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in obedience to him, that you will keep his decrees, commands and laws—that you will listen to him. New Living Translation You have declared today that the LORD is your God. And you have promised to walk in his ways, and to obey his decrees, commands, and regulations, and to do everything he tells you. English Standard Version You have declared today that the LORD is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice. Berean Standard Bible Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice. King James Bible Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice: New King James Version Today you have proclaimed the LORD to be your God, and that you will walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His judgments, and that you will obey His voice. New American Standard Bible Today you have declared the LORD to be your God, and that you will walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. NASB 1995 “You have today declared the LORD to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. NASB 1977 “You have today declared the LORD to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments and His ordinances, and listen to His voice. Legacy Standard Bible You have today declared Yahweh to be your God, and that you would walk in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His judgments, and listen to His voice. Amplified Bible Today you have [openly] declared the LORD to be your God, and that you will walk [that is, live each and every day] in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His judgments (precepts), and listen to His voice. Christian Standard Bible Today you have affirmed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in his ways, keep his statutes, commands, and ordinances, and obey him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Today you have affirmed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes, commands, and ordinances, and obey Him. American Standard Version Thou hast avouched Jehovah this day to be thy God, and that thou wouldest walk in his ways, and keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ordinances, and hearken unto his voice: Contemporary English Version In response, you have agreed that the LORD will be your God, that you will obey all his laws and teachings, and that you will listen when he speaks to you. English Revised Version Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and that thou shouldest walk in his ways, and keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and hearken unto his voice: GOD'S WORD® Translation Today you have declared that the LORD is your God and that you will follow his directions, obey his laws, commands, and rules, and listen to him. Good News Translation Today you have acknowledged the LORD as your God; you have promised to obey him, to keep all his laws, and to do all that he commands. International Standard Version You have declared this very day that the LORD will be your God. You are to walk in his ways, keep his statutes, commands, and judgments, and obey his voice. NET Bible Today you have declared the LORD to be your God, and that you will walk in his ways, keep his statutes, commandments, and ordinances, and obey him. New Heart English Bible You have declared the LORD this day to be your God, and that you would walk in his ways, and keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ordinances, and listen to his voice: Webster's Bible Translation Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken to his voice: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleToday you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice. World English Bible You have declared today that Yahweh is your God, and that you would walk in his ways, keep his statutes, his commandments, and his ordinances, and listen to his voice. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionToday you have proclaimed YHWH to be to you for God, that [you are] to walk in His ways, and to keep His statutes, and His commands, and His judgments, and to listen to His voice. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah thou hast caused to promise to-day to become thy God, and to walk in His ways, and to keep His statutes, and His commands, and His judgments, and to hearken to His voice. Smith's Literal Translation Thou saidst this day Jehovah to be to thee for God, and to go in his ways, and to watch his laws and his commands, and his judgments, and to hear to his voice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou hast chosen the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways and keep his ceremonies, and precepts, end judgments, and obey his command. Catholic Public Domain Version Today, you have chosen the Lord to be your God, so that you may walk in his ways, and keep his ceremonies and commandments and judgments, and obey his command. New American Bible Today you have accepted the LORD’s agreement: he will be your God, and you will walk in his ways, observe his statutes, commandments, and ordinances, and obey his voice. New Revised Standard Version Today you have obtained the LORD’s agreement: to be your God; and for you to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commandments, and his ordinances, and to obey him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou have confessed the LORD this day to be your God, and promised to walk in his ways and to keep his statutes and his judgments and his commandments, and to hearken to his voice; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To LORD JEHOVAH you have said today that He will be God to you, and you will walk in his ways and you will keep his laws and his judgments and his commandments and you will hear his voice: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and that thou wouldest walk in His ways, and keep His statutes, and His commandments, and His ordinances, and hearken unto His voice. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou hast chosen God this day to be thy God, and to walk in all his ways, and to observe his ordinances and judgments, and to hearken to his voice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Obey the LORD's Commands16The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these statutes and ordinances. You must be careful to follow them with all your heart and with all your soul. 17 Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice. 18And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments,… Cross References Exodus 19:5-6 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 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. Joshua 24:24 So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” 1 Samuel 12:14 If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. 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. Psalm 119:57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. 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. 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. Hosea 2:23 And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” Matthew 22:37-38 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. Luke 1:74-75 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, / in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Romans 6:16 Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? Treasury of Scripture You have avouched the LORD this day to be your God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to listen to his voice: avouched Deuteronomy 5:2,3 The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb… Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 20:19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. and to Deuteronomy 10:12,13 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, … Deuteronomy 13:4,5 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him… Deuteronomy 30:16 In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. to keep Psalm 147:19,20 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel… hearken Deuteronomy 13:18 When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 15:5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day. Jump to Previous Accepted Avouched Caused Commandments Commands Decisions Declared Decrees Ear Hearken Judgments Laws Obey Orders Ordinances Promise Statutes Today To-Day Voice Walk Ways WouldestJump to Next Accepted Avouched Caused Commandments Commands Decisions Declared Decrees Ear Hearken Judgments Laws Obey Orders Ordinances Promise Statutes Today To-Day Voice Walk Ways WouldestDeuteronomy 26 1. The confession of him who offers the basket of firstfruits12. The prayer of him who gives his third year's tithes 16. The covenant between God and his people Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God This phrase emphasizes a covenant renewal, echoing the Israelites' commitment to God as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. It reflects the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5), a central declaration of faith in Judaism. The proclamation signifies a public acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, akin to a formal declaration of allegiance. Historically, this moment is pivotal as it reaffirms the covenant made at Sinai (Exodus 19:5-6). Theologically, it underscores the exclusivity of worship due to Yahweh, rejecting idolatry and affirming monotheism. and that you will walk in His ways keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances and listen to His voice Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the covenant and laws as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God initially gave the Law to Moses, establishing the covenant with Israel. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, representing God's promise and faithfulness. 5. Covenant Renewal The event of reaffirming the Israelites' commitment to God and His commandments. Teaching Points Commitment to GodThe verse emphasizes a public declaration of allegiance to God, which is foundational for a believer's life. Walking in His Ways This involves a lifestyle that reflects God's character and commands, requiring daily choices aligned with His will. Obedience to God's Commands Obedience is not just about following rules but is an expression of love and devotion to God. Listening to His Voice Actively listening to God through prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit is crucial for guidance and growth. Covenant Relationship Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant helps us grasp the seriousness and joy of being His people. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 26Why does the Old Testament lack references to key Jewish practices (such as strict monotheism) until much later historical periods? How do the Old and New Covenants differ? 2 Kings 17:34-39 - If God's covenant with Israel was everlasting, how does the text reconcile this with the assertion that He 'rejected all the descendants of Israel?' How do I serve God?Verse 17. - Thou hast avouched, etc.; literally, Thou hast caused Jehovah this day to say to be a God unto thee; i.e. thou hast given occasion to him to declare himself to be thy God, and (as a consequence of this) that thou shouldest walk in his ways and keep his commandments. In declaring that he was their God, he virtually declared also that they were to be wholly obedient to him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Todayהַיּ֑וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day you have proclaimed הֶאֱמַ֖רְתָּ (he·’ĕ·mar·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say that the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is לִהְיוֹת֩ (lih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be your God לֵֽאלֹהִ֜ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and that you will walk וְלָלֶ֣כֶת (wə·lā·le·ḵeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in His ways, בִּדְרָכָ֗יו (biḏ·rā·ḵāw) Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action keep וְלִשְׁמֹ֨ר (wə·liš·mōr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to His statutes חֻקָּ֧יו (ḥuq·qāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute and commandments וּמִצְוֺתָ֛יו (ū·miṣ·wō·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment and ordinances, וּמִשְׁפָּטָ֖יו (ū·miš·pā·ṭāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and listen וְלִשְׁמֹ֥עַ (wə·liš·mō·a‘) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to His voice. בְּקֹלֽוֹ׃ (bə·qō·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Links Deuteronomy 26:17 NIVDeuteronomy 26:17 NLT Deuteronomy 26:17 ESV Deuteronomy 26:17 NASB Deuteronomy 26:17 KJV Deuteronomy 26:17 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 26:17 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 26:17 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 26:17 French Bible Deuteronomy 26:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 26:17 You have declared Yahweh this day (Deut. 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