Deuteronomy 4:45
New International Version
These are the stipulations, decrees and laws Moses gave them when they came out of Egypt

New Living Translation
These are the laws, decrees, and regulations that Moses gave to the people of Israel when they left Egypt,

English Standard Version
These are the testimonies, the statutes, and the rules, which Moses spoke to the people of Israel when they came out of Egypt,

Berean Standard Bible
These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,

King James Bible
These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt,

New King James Version
These are the testimonies, the statutes, and the judgments which Moses spoke to the children of Israel after they came out of Egypt,

New American Standard Bible
these are the testimonies and the statutes, and the ordinances which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, when they came out of Egypt,

NASB 1995
these are the testimonies and the statutes and the ordinances which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, when they came out from Egypt,

NASB 1977
these are the testimonies and the statutes and the ordinances which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, when they came out from Egypt,

Legacy Standard Bible
these are the testimonies and the statutes and the judgments which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel when they came out from Egypt,

Amplified Bible
these are the testimonies (legal provisions) and the statutes and the judgments which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel when they came out of Egypt,

Christian Standard Bible
These are the decrees, statutes, and ordinances Moses proclaimed to them after they came out of Egypt,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the decrees, statutes, and ordinances Moses proclaimed to them after they came out of Egypt,

American Standard Version
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt,

English Revised Version
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the commandments, laws, and rules Moses gave the Israelites after they had left Egypt.

International Standard Version
These are the instructions, decrees, and ordinances that Moses declared to the Israelis when they came out of Egypt.

Majority Standard Bible
These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,

NET Bible
These are the stipulations, statutes, and ordinances that Moses spoke to the Israelites after he had brought them out of Egypt,

New Heart English Bible
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt,

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, after they came forth from Egypt,

World English Bible
These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances which Moses spoke to the children of Israel when they came out of Egypt,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
these [are] the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses has spoken to the sons of Israel in their coming out of Egypt,

Young's Literal Translation
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses hath spoken unto the sons of Israel, in their coming out of Egypt,

Smith's Literal Translation
These the testimonies and the laws and the judgments which Moses spake to the sons of Israel in their going forth out of Egypt,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And these are the testimonies and ceremonies and judgments, which he spoke to the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And these are the testimonies and ceremonies as well as judgments, which he spoke to the sons of Israel, when they departed from Egypt,

New American Bible
These are the decrees, and the statutes and ordinances which Moses proclaimed to the Israelites after they came out of Egypt,

New Revised Standard Version
These are the decrees and the statutes and ordinances that Moses spoke to the Israelites when they had come out of Egypt,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the testimonies, the statutes, and the judgments which Moses spoke to the children of Israel after they came forth out of Egypt,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the testimonies and the laws and judgments that Moshe spoke with the children of Israel when they went out from Egypt,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
these are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Moses spoke unto the children of Israel, when they came forth out of Egypt;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the testimonies, and the ordinances, and the judgments, which Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Introduction to the Law
44This is the law that Moses set before the Israelites. 45These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt, 46while they were in the valley across the Jordan facing Beth-peor in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and was defeated by Moses and the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt.…

Cross References
Exodus 21:1
“These are the ordinances that you are to set before them:

Leviticus 26:46
These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai.

Numbers 36:13
These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

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 6:1
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,

Deuteronomy 12:1
These are the statutes and ordinances you must be careful to follow all the days you live in the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you to possess.

Joshua 1:7-8
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. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Joshua 22:5
But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

2 Kings 17:13
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”

Nehemiah 9:13-14
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Psalm 19:7-8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 119:1-2
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

Isaiah 42:21
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt.

These

Deuteronomy 6:17,20
Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee…

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

Psalm 119:2,14,22,24,111
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart…

statutes

Deuteronomy 4:1
Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.

Psalm 11:5
The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

judgments

Psalm 119:7
I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

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These are the testimonies
The word "testimonies" in Hebrew is "עֵדוּת" (edut), which refers to the divine laws given as a witness to God's covenant with Israel. In the context of Deuteronomy, these testimonies serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the people's obligation to uphold His commandments. Historically, testimonies were often inscribed on tablets or scrolls, serving as a perpetual witness to the covenant relationship between God and His people. This phrase emphasizes the importance of remembering and adhering to the divine instructions as a testament to their identity as God's chosen people.

statutes
The Hebrew word for "statutes" is "חֻקִּים" (chukim), which refers to decrees or laws that are established by God. These are often seen as divine ordinances that may not always be understood by human reasoning but are to be followed out of obedience and reverence for God. Statutes are foundational to the community's life, shaping their moral and ethical conduct. In the historical context, these statutes distinguished Israel from surrounding nations, setting them apart as a holy people dedicated to the Lord.

and ordinances
"Ordinances" in Hebrew is "מִשְׁפָּטִים" (mishpatim), which refers to judgments or legal decisions. These are the practical applications of God's law, often dealing with civil and social matters. Ordinances provided a framework for justice and equity within the community, ensuring that the rights of individuals were protected and that disputes were resolved fairly. In the scriptural context, these ordinances reflect God's character as a just and righteous judge, calling His people to mirror His justice in their interactions with one another.

that Moses proclaimed
The act of proclamation by Moses underscores his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The Hebrew root "קָרָא" (qara) means to call out or announce, indicating that Moses was faithfully delivering God's message to the people. This proclamation was not merely a recitation of laws but a reaffirmation of the covenant relationship and a call to obedience. Moses' leadership and prophetic voice were instrumental in guiding the Israelites and ensuring that they understood the significance of the laws they were to follow.

to them
The phrase "to them" refers specifically to the Israelites, the recipients of God's law. This highlights the personal and communal nature of the covenant, as it was given directly to the people of Israel. The laws were not abstract principles but were intended to govern the daily lives of the community, shaping their identity and relationship with God. This personal address underscores the intimate nature of God's covenant, inviting the people into a deeper relationship with Him.

after they had come out of Egypt
This phrase situates the giving of the law within the historical context of the Exodus. The deliverance from Egypt was a pivotal event in Israel's history, marking their transition from slavery to freedom and establishing them as a nation under God's rule. The laws given after this event were meant to guide them in their new identity as a free people, living under God's sovereignty. This historical context serves as a reminder of God's saving power and faithfulness, calling the people to respond with gratitude and obedience. The Exodus narrative is foundational to understanding the covenant relationship, as it demonstrates God's commitment to His people and His desire for them to live in accordance with His will.

Verse 45. - Testimonies; ordinances attested and confirmed by God; the word used here (עֵדות, plu. of עֵדַה) occurs only in Deuteronomy (here and Deuteronomy 6:17, 20) and in the Psalms. Statutes and judgments (cf. Deuteronomy 4:1). After they came forth out of Egypt; "i.e. not immediately after their exit, But, as ver. 46 shows, when they were already beyond Jordan" (Herxheimer); literally, in their coming out: i.e. during the process of their passing from Egypt to Canaan; more exactly defined by what follows.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These [are]
אֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the testimonies,
הָֽעֵדֹ֔ת (hā·‘ê·ḏōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness

statutes,
וְהַֽחֻקִּ֖ים (wə·ha·ḥuq·qîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

and ordinances
וְהַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֑ים (wə·ham·miš·pā·ṭîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

Moses
מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

proclaimed
דִּבֶּ֤ר (dib·ber)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

them
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

after they had come out
בְּצֵאתָ֖ם (bə·ṣê·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

of Egypt,
מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃ (mim·miṣ·rā·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa


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