Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. New Living Translation he added: “Take to heart all the words of warning I have given you today. Pass them on as a command to your children so they will obey every word of these instructions. English Standard Version he said to them, “Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. Berean Standard Bible he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. Berean Literal Bible and He said to them, “Set your⁺ hearts on all the words that I testify among you⁺ today, which you⁺ shall command your⁺ sons to be careful to do—all the words of this law. King James Bible And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. New King James Version and he said to them: “Set your hearts on all the words which I testify among you today, which you shall command your children to be careful to observe—all the words of this law. New American Standard Bible he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you will command your sons to follow carefully, all the words of this Law. NASB 1995 he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law. NASB 1977 he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law. Legacy Standard Bible and he said to them, “Place in your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to be careful to do, even all the words of this law. Amplified Bible he said to them, “Take to heart all the words of warning which I am speaking to you today; and you shall command your children to observe them carefully—to do all the words of this law. Berean Annotated Bible he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you⁺ this day, so that you⁺ may command your⁺ children to carefully follow all the words of this law. Christian Standard Bible he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, so that you may command your children to follow all the words of this law carefully. Holman Christian Standard Bible he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I am giving as a warning to you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. American Standard Version And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, even all the words of this law. Contemporary English Version he said, "Always remember this song I have taught you today. And let it be a warning that you must teach your children to obey everything written in The Book of God's Law. English Revised Version And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day; which ye shall command your children, to observe to do all the words of this law. GOD'S WORD® Translation he said to them, "Pay attention to all these warnings I've given you today. Then you will command your children to faithfully obey every word of these teachings. Good News Translation he said, "Be sure to obey all these commands that I have given you today. Repeat them to your children, so that they may faithfully obey all of God's teachings. International Standard Version he told them, "Take to heart my entire testimony against you today. Command your children to observe carefully every word of this Law, NET Bible he said to them, "Keep in mind all the words I am solemnly proclaiming to you today; you must command your children to observe carefully all the words of this law. New Heart English Bible He said to them, "Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblehe said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. World English Bible He said to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you today, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I am testifying against you today, that you command your sons to observe to do all the words of this law, Berean Literal Bible and He said to them, “Set your⁺ hearts on all the words that I testify among you⁺ today, which you⁺ shall command your⁺ sons to be careful to do—all the words of this law. Young's Literal Translation and saith unto them, 'Set your heart to all the words which I am testifying against you to-day, that ye command your sons to observe to do all the words of this law, Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I call upon you to witness this day, which ye shall command your sons to watch and to do, all the words of this law. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them : Set your hearts on all the words, which I testify to you this day: which you shall command your children to observe and to do, and to fulfil all that is written in this law: Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Set your hearts upon all the words which I am testifying to you this day. So shall you command your sons, to keep, and to do, and to fulfill all the things that have been written in this law. New American Bible he said to them, Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today, words you should command your children, that they may observe carefully every word of this law. New Revised Standard Version he said to them: “Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today; give them as a command to your children, so that they may diligently observe all the words of this law. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your children to do, all the words of this law. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He said to them: “Establish your heart in all these words that I testify among you today, that you will command your children, so that they keep and do all of the words of this Written Law. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917he said unto them: 'Set your heart unto all the words wherewith I testify against you this day; that ye may charge your children therewith to observe to do all the words of this law. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to them, Take heed with your heart to all these words, which I testify to you this day, which ye shall command your sons, to observe and do all the words of this law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…45When Moses had finished reciting all these words to all Israel, 46he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. 47For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”… Cross References he said to them, Deuteronomy 29:2 Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land. Deuteronomy 5:1 Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 31:1 When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel, “Take to heart Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. Deuteronomy 6:6 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, Deuteronomy 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. Deuteronomy 30:19-20 I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, / and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” 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. so that you may command your children Genesis 18:19 For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.” Deuteronomy 6:7 And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 11:19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. to carefully follow Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. Deuteronomy 28:1 “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 31:12-13 Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. / Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 6:6,7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: … Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. 1 Chronicles 22:19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. Jump to Previous Careful Carefully Charge Children Command Declared Deep Enjoin Heart Hearts Heed Law Moses Observe Orders Solemnly Testify Testifying Therewith Today Warning Wherewith Word WordsJump to Next Careful Carefully Charge Children Command Declared Deep Enjoin Heart Hearts Heed Law Moses Observe Orders Solemnly Testify Testifying Therewith Today Warning Wherewith Word WordsDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die he said to them Moses, the leader and prophet of Israel, is addressing the Israelites. This is part of his farewell speech as he prepares to pass leadership to Joshua. Moses' role as a mediator between God and the people is emphasized here, as he conveys God's commandments and instructions. Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and commandments to the people. In this verse, he is speaking to the Israelites, urging them to remember and teach God's laws. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are receiving the law and commandments from Moses. They are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. 3. The Law Refers to the commandments and teachings given by God to the Israelites through Moses. It is central to the covenant relationship between God and His people. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are about to enter this land after their exodus from Egypt. 5. Covenant The solemn agreement between God and the Israelites, in which they are to follow His laws and commandments in return for His blessings and protection. Teaching Points Internalization of God's WordBelievers are called to take God's words to heart, meaning they should deeply internalize and reflect on His teachings in their daily lives. Generational Responsibility It is crucial for Christians to pass down the teachings of the Bible to their children, ensuring that future generations understand and live by God's commandments. Obedience to God's Law Following God's commandments is not just a personal duty but a communal one, impacting the entire faith community and its relationship with God. Heart and Action Alignment True adherence to God's word involves both understanding it intellectually and living it out practically in everyday actions. Covenant Faithfulness Remaining faithful to God's covenant involves a commitment to His laws, which brings blessings and aligns believers with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:46?2. How can we "command your children" to follow God's Word today? 3. What does it mean to "take to heart" God's commandments? 4. How does Deuteronomy 32:46 connect with Proverbs 22:6 about teaching children? 5. Why is it crucial to "observe carefully all the words" of Scripture? 6. How can families implement Deuteronomy 32:46 in daily life? 7. What does Deuteronomy 32:46 emphasize about the importance of God's commandments in daily life? 8. How does Deuteronomy 32:46 reflect the role of tradition in faith? 9. Why is it crucial to teach children the words of Deuteronomy 32:46? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32? 11. What is the fate of those unaware of the Gospel? 12. What defines the practice of idol worship? 13. (Exodus 34:14) How do we reconcile the commandment against worshiping other gods with archaeological finds suggesting Israel's early polytheistic practices? 14. Psalm 136:10 refers to striking down Egypt's firstborn; how can a merciful God justify the death of innocent children? What Does Deuteronomy 32:46 Mean He said to themMoses, nearing the end of his earthly ministry, gathers the entire nation and speaks with fatherly authority (Deuteronomy 31:1-2). His words carry weight because they come from the LORD through His chosen servant (Exodus 4:12; Numbers 12:6-8). The same God who gave voice to Moses still speaks through inspired Scripture today (2 Timothy 3:16). Take to heart • “Taking to heart” moves truth from mere hearing into personal conviction (James 1:22-25). • It calls for affectionate loyalty, not cold compliance (Psalm 119:97). • Genuine internalization prevents forgetfulness and fuels obedience (Proverbs 3:1-3). All the words I have solemnly declared to you this day The entire Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:1-43) and the broader law are in view—nothing selective (Deuteronomy 30:14). God’s revelation is complete and authoritative; partial acceptance equals partial rebellion (Matthew 4:4; Acts 20:27). So that you may command your children Faithful parents serve as God’s appointed instructors (Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 78:5-7). Passing the covenant to the next generation sustains national faithfulness and honors the Lord’s design for the family (Ephesians 6:4). Instruction is both verbal and modeled in daily life (Joshua 24:15). To carefully follow all the words of this law Obedience must be careful—intentional, accurate, and wholehearted (Deuteronomy 5:32-33). Such carefulness yields blessing and spares from discipline (Joshua 1:8; James 1:25). The law exposes sin and leads repentant hearts to the promised grace fulfilled in Christ (Galatians 3:24). summary Deuteronomy 32:46 urges God’s people to internalize His entire revelation, transmit it faithfully to their children, and obey it diligently. The verse links heartfelt reception, generational teaching, and careful obedience, underscoring Scripture’s life-shaping authority for every believer and every home. (46) Set your hearts unto all the words.--Rashi compares Ezekiel 40:4 : "Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shew thee."Which ye shall command.--Rather, that ye may command your children to observe to do all the words of this law. Obviously the knowledge of the law would depend very much on personal instruction for some time to come. Verse 46. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 6:7; Deuteronomy 11:19.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew he saidוַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to them, אֲלֵהֶם֙ (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Take שִׂ֣ימוּ (śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set to heart לְבַבְכֶ֔ם (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these words הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause I אָנֹכִ֛י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I testify מֵעִ֥יד (mê·‘îḏ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore among you בָּכֶ֖ם (bā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew today, הַיּ֑וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day so that אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you may command תְּצַוֻּם֙ (tə·ṣaw·wum) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order your children בְּנֵיכֶ֔ם (bə·nê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son to carefully לִשְׁמֹ֣ר (liš·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to follow לַעֲשׂ֔וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the words דִּבְרֵ֖י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, law. הַתּוֹרָ֥ה (hat·tō·w·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law Links Deuteronomy 32:46 NIVDeuteronomy 32:46 NLT Deuteronomy 32:46 ESV Deuteronomy 32:46 NASB Deuteronomy 32:46 KJV Deuteronomy 32:46 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:46 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:46 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:46 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:46 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:46 He said to them Set your heart (Deut. 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