Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses commanded them: “At the end of every seven years, in the year for canceling debts, during the Festival of Tabernacles, New Living Translation Then Moses gave them this command: “At the end of every seventh year, the Year of Release, during the Festival of Shelters, English Standard Version And Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the set time in the year of release, at the Feast of Booths, Berean Standard Bible Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, Berean Literal Bible And Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of seven years, at the appointed time in the year of release, in the Feast of the Booths, King James Bible And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, New King James Version And Moses commanded them, saying: “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of release, at the Feast of Tabernacles, New American Standard Bible Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of the release of debts, at the Feast of Booths, NASB 1995 Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of remission of debts, at the Feast of Booths, NASB 1977 Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of remission of debts, at the Feast of Booths, Legacy Standard Bible Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of the remission of debts, at the Feast of Booths, Amplified Bible Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of year when debts are forgiven, at the Feast of Booths (Tabernacles), Berean Annotated Bible Then Moses (drawn out) commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), Christian Standard Bible Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of debt cancellation, during the Festival of Shelters, Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of debt cancellation, during the Festival of Booths, American Standard Version And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, English Revised Version And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Moses commanded them, "At the end of every seventh year you must cancel debts. At that time, during the Festival of Booths, Good News Translation He commanded them, "At the end of every seven years, when the year that debts are canceled comes around, read this aloud at the Festival of Shelters. International Standard Version Then he gave these orders: "At the end of seven years, the year designated for release, during the Festival of Tents, NET Bible He commanded them: "At the end of seven years, at the appointed time of the cancellation of debts, at the Feast of Temporary Shelters, New Heart English Bible Moses commanded them, saying, "At the end of every seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of tents, Webster's Bible Translation And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, World English Bible Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of booths, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Moses commands them, saying, “At the end of seven years, in the appointed time, the year of release, in the Celebration of Shelters, Berean Literal Bible And Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of seven years, at the appointed time in the year of release, in the Feast of the Booths, Young's Literal Translation and Moses commandeth them, saying, 'At the end of seven years, in the appointed time, the year of release, in the feast of booths, Smith's Literal Translation And Moses commanded them, saying, From the end of seven years, in the appointment of the year of remission in the festival of tents, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he commanded them, saying: After seven years, in the year of remission, in the feast of tabernacles, Catholic Public Domain Version And he instructed them, saying: “After seven years, in the year of remission, at the solemnity of the Feast of Tabernacles, New American Bible Moses commanded them, saying, On the feast of Booths, at the prescribed time in the year for remission which comes at the end of every seven-year period, New Revised Standard Version Moses commanded them: “Every seventh year, in the scheduled year of remission, during the festival of booths, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of release, at the feast of tabernacles, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe commanded them and he said to them: “Seven years after, at the time of the year of release, at the feast of booths: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses commanded them, saying: 'At the end of every seven years, in the set time of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses charged them in that day, saying, After seven years, in the time of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reading of the Law9So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. 10Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, 11when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel.… Cross References Then Moses commanded them, Deuteronomy 1:3-5 In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. / This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth. / On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying: Exodus 24:3-4 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. Joshua 8:34-35 Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. “At the end of every seven years, Leviticus 25:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses on Mount Sinai, / “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land that I am giving you, the land itself must observe a Sabbath to the LORD. / For six years you may sow your field and prune your vineyard and gather its crops. … Exodus 23:10-11 For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove. at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, Deuteronomy 15:1-2 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. / This is the manner of remission: Every creditor shall cancel what he has loaned to his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the LORD’s time of release has been proclaimed. Nehemiah 10:31 When the people of the land bring merchandise or any kind of grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we will not buy from them on a Sabbath or holy day. Every seventh year we will let the fields lie fallow and will cancel every debt. Jeremiah 34:14-17 Every seventh year, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who has sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free. But your fathers did not listen or incline their ear. / Recently you repented and did what pleased Me; each of you proclaimed freedom for his neighbor. You made a covenant before Me in the house that bears My Name. / But now you have changed your minds and profaned My name. Each of you has taken back the menservants and maidservants whom you had set at liberty to go wherever they wanted, and you have again forced them to be your slaves. … during the Feast of Tabernacles, Leviticus 23:34-43 “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Feast of Tabernacles to the LORD begins, and it continues for seven days. / On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work. … Deuteronomy 16:13-15 You are to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days after you have gathered the produce of your threshing floor and your winepress. / And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. / For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place He will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that your joy will be complete. Nehemiah 8:14-18 And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” / And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim. … Leviticus 25:8-10 And you shall count off seven Sabbaths of years—seven times seven years—so that the seven Sabbaths of years amount to forty-nine years. / Then you are to sound the horn far and wide on the tenth day of the seventh month, the Day of Atonement. You shall sound it throughout your land. / So you are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be your Jubilee, when each of you is to return to his property and to his clan. Nehemiah 8:18 Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance. 2 Kings 23:2 And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 34:30 And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. Nehemiah 8:1-3 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Treasury of Scripture And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, Deuteronomy 15:1,2 At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release… Leviticus 23:34-43 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD… Jump to Previous Appointed Booths Canceling Commanded Commandeth Debts End Ending Moses Release Remission Seven Solemnity Tabernacles Tents TimeJump to Next Appointed Booths Canceling Commanded Commandeth Debts End Ending Moses Release Remission Seven Solemnity Tabernacles Tents TimeDeuteronomy 31 1. Moses encourages the people7. He encourages Joshua 9. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year 14. God gives a charge to Joshua 19. and a song to testify against the people 24. Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep 28. He makes a protestation Then Moses commanded them Moses, as the leader and prophet of Israel, is giving instructions to the Israelites. This command is part of his final address before his death and the entry of the Israelites into the Promised Land. Moses' role as a mediator of God's law is crucial, as he is seen as a type of Christ, who also mediates a new covenant (Hebrews 3:1-6). At the end of every seven years At the appointed time in the year of remission of debt During the Feast of Tabernacles Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God and delivered it to the people. He is giving instructions for the reading of the Law. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of Moses' instructions. 3. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) A significant Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and God's provision. It is a time of rejoicing and remembrance. 4. Year for Canceling Debts (Shemittah) Occurs every seven years, a time when debts are forgiven, and the land is left to rest. It is a demonstration of trust in God's provision. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Israelites are on the brink of entering this land. Teaching Points The Importance of RemembranceThe command to read the Law every seven years during the Feast of Tabernacles serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision. It is crucial for believers to regularly revisit God's Word to remember His promises and commands. Trust in God's Provision The practice of canceling debts and allowing the land to rest requires a deep trust in God's provision. Believers are encouraged to trust God in their financial and personal lives, knowing He will provide for their needs. Community and Accountability The public reading of the Law fosters a sense of community and accountability among the Israelites. Similarly, Christians are called to gather together, study Scripture, and hold each other accountable in their walk with God. Freedom and Release The year of debt cancellation symbolizes spiritual freedom and release. Believers are reminded of the freedom found in Christ, who cancels the debt of sin and offers new life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 31:10?2. How does Deuteronomy 31:10 emphasize the importance of observing the Sabbatical Year? 3. What role does the "Feast of Booths" play in Deuteronomy 31:10's instructions? 4. How can we apply the principles of Deuteronomy 31:10 in modern Christian life? 5. What connections exist between Deuteronomy 31:10 and other biblical teachings on rest? 6. How does Deuteronomy 31:10 encourage communal worship and learning among believers? 7. How does Deuteronomy 31:10 relate to the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles today? 8. What historical evidence supports the practice described in Deuteronomy 31:10? 9. Why is the public reading of the law significant in Deuteronomy 31:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 31? 11. What does 'Finger of God' mean? 12. If Psalm 1:2 calls for constant meditation on God’s law, how was this even possible in ancient societies with low literacy rates or in modern times with busy lifestyles? 13. Joshua 1:7 – Is it plausible that a fully formed Law of Moses existed at this time, despite scholarly debates on when the Pentateuch was compiled? 14. Deuteronomy 5:2–3 says the covenant was made with the present generation, yet other passages imply it was made with their ancestors; how do we reconcile this? What Does Deuteronomy 31:10 Mean Then Moses commanded them“Then Moses commanded them” (Deuteronomy 31:10) anchors the instruction in divinely delegated authority. • Moses, having just “written down this Law” and given it to “the priests… and to all the elders of Israel” (Deuteronomy 31:9), now issues a charge meant to shape Israel’s worship rhythm. • The command underlines that obedience is not optional; it carries the same weight as God’s earlier directives in Exodus 19:7–8 and Joshua 1:7. • By addressing priests and elders, Moses ensures that spiritual leaders steward both the written Word and its public proclamation (cf. 2 Kings 23:2; Nehemiah 8:1–3). Takeaway: God’s Word is entrusted to responsible leaders who, in turn, pass it on to the whole community. At the end of every seven years The instruction falls on a precise timetable: “At the end of every seven years.” • This echoes the Sabbath-year pattern first established in Exodus 23:10–11 and clarified in Leviticus 25:1–4. • Every seventh year, the land rested and debts were cancelled (Deuteronomy 15:1). The rhythm reminded Israel that God owns time, resources, and the future (Psalm 24:1). • Neglect of this cycle later contributed to Judah’s exile, “to fulfill the word of the LORD… until the land had enjoyed its Sabbaths” (2 Chronicles 36:21). Takeaway: Regular, God-ordained intervals help recalibrate hearts toward dependence on the Lord. At the appointed time in the year of remission of debt The command specifies a moment within that seventh year: “the year of remission of debt.” • Debt release symbolized grace and reset relationships (Deuteronomy 15:2; Jeremiah 34:14). • Linking public Scripture reading to debt forgiveness underlines that God’s Word explains, authorizes, and celebrates redemption (Isaiah 61:1–2; Luke 4:18–19). • Such timing kept social justice and worship inseparable—an echo heard later when Nehemiah calls for covenant renewal alongside economic reforms (Nehemiah 10:31). Takeaway: The proclamation of God’s Word and the practice of mercy are meant to coincide. During the Feast of Tabernacles “All Israel” was to hear the Law “during the Feast of Tabernacles” (cf. Deuteronomy 31:11). • Also called the Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23:34–43; Deuteronomy 16:13–15), it celebrated God’s provision in the wilderness. • Reading the Law while living in temporary shelters connected past deliverance to present obedience (Nehemiah 8:14–18). • In the New Testament, Jesus chose this feast to declare, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37), showing its ultimate fulfillment in Him. Takeaway: Remembering God’s faithfulness fuels fresh commitment, culminating in Christ who “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14). summary Deuteronomy 31:10 sets a rhythm of life anchored in God’s authority, timed by His calendar, saturated with mercy, and celebrated in communal worship. Every seven years, as debts were released and booths were raised, Israel gathered to hear the Law, ensuring that grace, memory, and obedience stayed woven together—an enduring reminder that freedom and faithfulness flow from listening to the Word of the Lord. Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver commanded them, וַיְצַ֥ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order “At the end מִקֵּ֣ץ ׀ (miq·qêṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7093: An extremity, after of [every] seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years, שָׁנִ֗ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year at the appointed time בְּמֹעֵ֛ד (bə·mō·‘êḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting in the year שְׁנַ֥ת (šə·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of remission [of debt], הַשְּׁמִטָּ֖ה (haš·šə·miṭ·ṭāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8059: A letting drop, a (temporary) remitting during the Feast בְּחַ֥ג (bə·ḥaḡ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2282: A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast of Tabernacles, הַסֻּכּֽוֹת׃ (has·suk·kō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5521: A thicket, booth Links Deuteronomy 31:10 NIVDeuteronomy 31:10 NLT Deuteronomy 31:10 ESV Deuteronomy 31:10 NASB Deuteronomy 31:10 KJV Deuteronomy 31:10 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 31:10 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 31:10 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 31:10 French Bible Deuteronomy 31:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:10 Moses commanded them saying At the end (Deut. 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