Deuteronomy 10:13
Deuteronomy 10:13 in Multiple Translations
and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?
To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
to keep the commandments of Jehovah, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Doing the orders of the Lord and keeping his laws which I give you this day for your good?
He wants you to keep the commandments and regulations of the Lord that I am giving you today for your own good.
That thou keepe the commandements of the Lord, and his ordinances, which I commaund thee this day, for thy wealth?
to keep the commands of Jehovah, and His statutes which I am commanding thee to-day, for good to thee?
to keep the LORD’s commandments and statutes, which I command you today for your good?
To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
And keep the commandments of the Lord, and his ceremonies, which I command thee this day, that it may be well with thee?
and to obey all of his commandments [DOU] which I am giving to you today for your benefit.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 10:13
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Deuteronomy 10:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ/שְׁמֹ֞ר
אֶת
מִצְוֺ֤ת
יְהוָה֙
וְ/אֶת
חֻקֹּתָ֔י/ו
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
אָנֹכִ֥י
מְצַוְּ/ךָ֖
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
לְ/ט֖וֹב
לָֽ/ךְ
לִ/שְׁמֹ֞ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִצְוֺ֤ת
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fp
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
חֻקֹּתָ֔י/ו
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
N-cp | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
מְצַוְּ/ךָ֖
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel | Suff
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
לְ/ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 10:13
לִ/שְׁמֹ֞ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִצְוֺ֤ת
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֻקֹּתָ֔י/ו
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
מְצַוְּ/ךָ֖
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel | Suff
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
לְ/ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
לָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 10:13
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Context — A Call to Obedience
11Then the LORD said to me, “Get up. Continue your journey ahead of the people, that they may enter and possess the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.”
12And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
13and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good?
14Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. 15Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 32:39 | I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 6:24 | And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day. |
| 3 | James 1:25 | But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. |
| 4 | Proverbs 9:12 | If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences. |
Deuteronomy 10:13 Summary
Deuteronomy 10:13 is a reminder that God gives us commandments and statutes for our own good, to help us live a life that is pleasing to Him. By keeping His commands, we can show our love and obedience to God, as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. This means that we should strive to follow God's teachings, as given in the Bible, and to live a life that is in line with His will, as expressed in Matthew 22:37-40. By doing so, we can experience the blessings and peace that come from following God's commands, as promised in Psalm 119:165.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God give us commandments and statutes?
God gives us commandments and statutes for our own good, as stated in Deuteronomy 10:13, and to help us live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:1-2, where it says that following God's commands will bring us length of days and peace.
What does it mean to keep the commandments of the LORD?
To keep the commandments of the LORD means to obey and follow His teachings, as given in the Bible, such as in Exodus 20:1-17, where the Ten Commandments are listed, and to live a life that is in line with His will, as expressed in Matthew 22:37-40, where Jesus teaches us to love God and our neighbors.
How can we know what God's commandments and statutes are?
We can know God's commandments and statutes by reading and studying the Bible, such as in Deuteronomy 10:13, where Moses is giving the Israelites the commandments and statutes of the LORD, and in Psalm 119:105, where it says that God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us in our understanding of His commands.
Why is it important to keep God's commandments for our own good?
Keeping God's commandments is important for our own good because it helps us to live a life that is pleasing to God, as seen in 1 Samuel 15:22, where it says that to obey is better than sacrifice, and it also helps us to avoid the consequences of sin, as warned in Galatians 6:7-8, where it says that we will reap what we sow.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can show my love and obedience to God by keeping His commandments in my daily life?
- How can I balance the desire to follow my own desires with the need to follow God's commands, as seen in Romans 7:14-25?
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to keep God's commandments, and how can I seek God's help and guidance in those areas, as encouraged in Psalm 119:33-40?
- How can I use Deuteronomy 10:13 as a reminder to prioritize my relationship with God and to seek His will in all that I do, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 10:13
To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes,.... Both the ten commands and all others: which I command thee this day for thy good; promises of temporal good things, introduction into the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 10:13
And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 10:13
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(Women) 02. What Fruit Can Be Expected From a Happy Marriage (Part1) by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful encounter he had with a young married couple who displayed an extraordinary love and tenderness towards each other. He asks them for |
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The Great Cost of Unbelief - Part 3 by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes God's promise of transformation and renewal for His people, highlighting the importance of faith and obedience in receiving His covenant of peace. It explore |
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On the Blessedness of a New Heart by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the blessedness of a new heart, emphasizing the unity and consistency found in having 'one heart and one way' as promised by God. This promise encapsulates |
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The Harmony of Christian Graces by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the harmony of Christian graces, emphasizing the unity and oneness of heart within the Church of God as described in the Scriptures. He highlights the i |
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Awe and Respect by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a true fear of the Lord, which encompasses awe and respect but extends beyond that to a recognition of sin and a call to hol |
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Wait Upon the Lord by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus shedding his blood as a proof of his commitment to his words. The sermon references the story of Rachel weeping fo |
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Sunday Night Revival Meeting by Edgar Reich | In this sermon, the preacher talks about Christians who faced persecution and death for their faith. He describes a scenario where Christians were given the choice to bow down to a |