Deuteronomy 11:20
Deuteronomy 11:20 in Multiple Translations
Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates,
And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:
And thou shalt write them upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates;
Writing them on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns:
Write them on the doorposts of your homes and on your gates,
And thou shalt write them vpon the postes of thine house, and vpon thy gates,
and hast written them on the side-posts of thy house, and on thy gates,
You shall write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates;
And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thy house, and upon thy gates:
Thou shalt write them upon the posts and the doors of thy house:
Write them on the doorposts and on the gates of your houses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 11:20
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Deuteronomy 11:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
עַל
מְזוּז֥וֹת
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
kâthab
H3789
to write
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מְזוּז֥וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
doorpost
N-fp
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 11:20
וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מְזוּז֥וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
"doorpost"
N-fp
A doorpost is the vertical post on either side of a door, and in biblical times, it was a prominent feature of a house. The Hebrew word for doorpost is mezuzah.
Definition: doorpost, gatepost
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (door, side) post. See also: Exodus 12:7; 1 Kings 6:31; Proverbs 8:34.
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 11:20
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Context — Remember God’s Words
18Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
19Teach 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.
20Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates,
21so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be multiplied in the land that the LORD swore to give your fathers. 22For if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you to follow—to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him—Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 6:9 | Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. |
Deuteronomy 11:20 Summary
[This verse means that God wants us to remember His commands and promises all the time, not just when we're in church or reading our Bibles. He wants us to write them on our hearts and minds, and to share them with others, just like the Israelites were instructed to write God's words on the doorposts of their houses and on their gates. By doing so, we can obey God's will and live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11 and Matthew 22:37-40. This practice can also inspire us to share our faith with others and make our homes a place where God's words are remembered and honored.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God instruct the Israelites to write His words on the doorposts of their houses and on their gates?
This act serves as a constant reminder of God's commands and a declaration of faith to all who enter, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:9, where a similar instruction is given to write God's words on the doorposts of their houses.
What is the significance of the doorposts and gates in this verse?
The doorposts and gates represent the entrance and exit points of the home, symbolizing the transition between the private and public spheres of life, and God's commands are to be remembered and obeyed in all aspects of life, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 11:18-19.
How does this verse relate to the concept of evangelism and sharing one's faith?
By writing God's words on the doorposts and gates, the Israelites were making a public declaration of their faith, which can be seen as a form of evangelism, and this practice can inspire us to share our faith with others, as encouraged in Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8.
What does this verse teach us about the importance of remembering God's commands?
This verse highlights the importance of remembering and obeying God's commands, as it is a key aspect of the Israelites' relationship with God, and this principle is reinforced in other scriptures, such as Psalm 119:11 and Proverbs 3:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can remind myself of God's commands and promises on a daily basis, just like the Israelites were instructed to do?
- How can I make my home a place where God's words are honored and remembered, as described in Deuteronomy 11:20?
- What are some creative ways I can share my faith with others, just like the Israelites were making a public declaration of their faith by writing God's words on their doorposts and gates?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of remembering God's commands in my own life, and how can I use this verse as a reminder to obey God's will?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 11:20
[See comments on Deuteronomy 11:18].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 11:20
And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 11:20
18–25. The Pl. address is continued in a series of formulas, repeated with some variations from previous passages. The secondary nature of part of this section cannot be doubted. The emergence of the Sg. in Deuteronomy 11:19 shows that the passage is a quotation (slightly varied) of Deuteronomy 6:6-9; it has been partly adapted to the compiler’s Pl., while Deuteronomy 11:22 naturally follows on to Deuteronomy 11:17. The rest only partly repeats, and contains some matter peculiar to this section of Deut. 18–21. See on Deuteronomy 6:6-9. Besides the form of address, Sg. there, Pl. here, there are the following differences: Deuteronomy 6:6-9 has shall be upon thine heart, and wants and in your soul; takes next thou shalt teach them diligently to thy children (a more natural place and a sign of the originality of Deu 6:6-9), and wants Deuteronomy 11:21, which is repeated from other passages. See Deuteronomy 4:40, Deuteronomy 6:2, Deuteronomy 11:9. In Deuteronomy 11:19 read with Sam., LXX, in the house. Deuteronomy 11:18-21 break the connection: Deuteronomy 11:22 follows naturally on Deuteronomy 11:17. 21. as the days of the heavens above the earth] Not repeated in Deut.; the phrase is equivalent to for ever, cp.
Psalms 89:29; Job 14:12. The eternity of the heavens was self-evident to primitive Israel, and for long it appeared that they could be shaken only by the appearance of God in His glory, 2 Samuel 22:8 (cp. Job 26:11). It was not till the later Apocalypse that the imagination became frequent of the passing away both of heaven and earth. 22. Repetitions of previous verses: diligently keep all this commandment, Deuteronomy 5:31, Deuteronomy 6:17 (the commandments), Deuteronomy 6:1, this is the commandment; to love, Deuteronomy 6:5; to walk, Deuteronomy 10:12; to cleave, Deuteronomy 10:20. To I command you, Sam., LXX add to-day. 23. drive out] Deuteronomy 4:38. possess nations greater, etc.] Deuteronomy 9:1, but Sg. 24. whereon the sole of your foot shall tread] For the idiom see Deuteronomy 2:5; Joshua 1:3. from the wilderness, and Lebanon] Joshua 1:4; perhaps we should read and unto Lebanon (Grätz, Dillm. and others). and from the river, the river Euphrates] See on Deuteronomy 1:7. unto the hinder sea] i.e. according to the Semitic orientation, the western sea, the Mediterranean. These limits are, of course, ideal, but observe how the promise is limited by the words every place whereon the sole of your foot shall tread. 25. There shall no man, etc.] So Deuteronomy 7:24, but Sg. the fear of you and the dread of you] So Deuteronomy 2:25, but Sg.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 11:20
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Logic Must Prove the King James Bible by Jack Hyles | Jack Hyles passionately emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the final authority for faith and practice, highlighting the dangers of idolatry in placing human reasoning, human |