Deuteronomy 34:5
Deuteronomy 34:5 in Multiple Translations
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
¶ So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
So Moses the servant of Jehovah died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of Jehovah.
So death came to Moses, the servant of the Lord, there in the land of Moab, as the Lord had said.
Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the country of Moab, just as the Lord had said.
So Moses the seruant of the Lord dyed there in the land of Moab, according to the worde of the Lord.
And Moses, servant of the Lord, dieth there, in the land of Moab, according to the command of Jehovah;
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the LORD’s word.
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
And Moses the servant of the Lord died there, in the land of Moab, by the commandment of the Lord:
So Moses, who always served Yahweh faithfully, died there on that mountain in the Moab region, which is what Yahweh said would happen.
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Deuteronomy 34:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֨מָת
שָׁ֜ם
מֹשֶׁ֧ה
עֶֽבֶד
יְהוָ֛ה
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
מוֹאָ֖ב
עַל
פִּ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יָּ֨מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁ֜ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
מֹשֶׁ֧ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
עֶֽבֶד
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פִּ֥י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 34:5
וַ/יָּ֨מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָׁ֜ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
מֹשֶׁ֧ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
עֶֽבֶד
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יְהוָ֛ה
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.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
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.
פִּ֥י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 34:5
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- Deuteronomy 34:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 34:5
Context — The Death of Moses
3the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.
4And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.”
5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
6And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave. 7Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:50 | And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. |
| 2 | Joshua 1:1–2 | Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. |
| 3 | Hebrews 3:3–6 | For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. |
| 4 | Revelation 15:3 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! |
| 5 | John 8:35–36 | A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 31:14 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. |
| 7 | 2 Peter 1:1 | Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: |
| 8 | 2 Timothy 2:25 | He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. |
| 9 | Malachi 4:4 | “Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. |
| 10 | Numbers 12:7 | But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. |
Deuteronomy 34:5 Summary
This verse tells us that Moses, a faithful servant of God, died in the land of Moab, just as God had said. This event marked the end of Moses' life and leadership, but it also showed that God is always in control and keeps His promises (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). Even though Moses didn't get to enter the Promised Land, God gave him a glimpse of it before he died (Deuteronomy 34:4). This reminds us that God is always faithful and sovereign, and we can trust in His plan for our lives, even when we don't understand it (Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses have to die before entering the Promised Land?
Moses' death was a result of his disobedience to God, as seen in Numbers 20:12, where he struck the rock instead of speaking to it, and Deuteronomy 32:51, where God said he would not enter the land because of this action.
What does it mean that Moses was a 'servant of the LORD'?
Being a 'servant of the LORD' means that Moses was completely devoted to God and His will, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:5, and this title is also used to describe other faithful leaders in the Bible, such as Joshua in Joshua 24:29 and David in Psalm 89:3.
How did Moses' death relate to God's plan for the Israelites?
Moses' death marked the end of an era for the Israelites, and it was a necessary step before they could enter the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:7-8 and Joshua 1:1-9.
What can we learn from Moses' life and death?
We can learn about the importance of obedience to God, as seen in Moses' life, and also about God's faithfulness and sovereignty, as He fulfilled His promises to Moses and the Israelites, despite Moses' death, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:4 and Hebrews 11:24-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a 'servant of the LORD' in my own life, and how can I demonstrate this kind of devotion to God?
- How do I respond to God's plan and timing in my life, even when it doesn't make sense to me, like Moses' death before entering the Promised Land?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even in difficult or uncertain circumstances?
- How can I learn from Moses' example of humility and obedience, and apply these qualities to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 34:5
So Moses the servant of the Lord died there, in the land of Moab,.... Which formerly belonged to Moab, and was taken from them by Sihon king of the Amorites, and now in the possession of Israel: here
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 34:5
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
i.e. In the land which Israel took from the Amorites, which anciently was the land of Moab.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
Deuteronomy 34:5 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.Ver. 5. So Moses the servant of the Lord died.] It was no more between God and Moses, but Go up and die; he changed indeed his place, but not his company; death was to him but the daybreak of eternal brightness. According to the word of the Lord.] Heb., Upon the mouth of the Lord. Hence Cornelius a Lapide saith he heard one preach, that Moses died kissed by God. The Jewish doctors so expound this text, as though God did indeed take away his soul with a kiss (the loving mother we have seen kiss the child, and then lay it down to sleep); and so of their 903 kinds of death, this they say is the easiest. God bade Moses go lie down and sleep, and he accordingly went to bed, when his Father bade. Maimonid.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
(5) So (better, and) Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord.—Literally, upon the mouth of the Lord, and hence the Jewish interpretation that he died by a kiss! But the language of the sacred narrative is too simple to need even this interpretation. For many years it had been the habit of Moses to do everything “at the mouth of the Lord.” Only one fatal mistake mars the record of obedience. It was but one last act of obedience to lie down and die at the word of Jehovah. It is extraordinary, when we consider the story of Moses’ last days, how wholly self is cast aside. There is no anxiety about the unseen world, and no positive expression of hope. St. Paul says far more than Moses about his prospects in the life to come. To Moses, death is a source of anxiety on account of his people, and a source of pain to himself, because he cannot go over Jordan and see the works of Jehovah on the other side. Beyond this, his reticence is absolute, and his calm silence is sublime.
But he died in the company of Jehovah, and may well have felt that he would not lose His presence in the other world. “Underneath were the everlasting arms,” as he had said but just before. Jehovah was with him, and he feared no evil. He was so fearless, that it does not seem to have occurred to him to say that he did not fear.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
Verse 5. So Moses - died - according to the word of the Lord.] על פי יהוה al pi Yehovah, at the mouth of Jehovah; i. e., by the especial command and authority of the Lord; but it is possible that what is here said refers only to the sentence of his exclusion from the promised land, when he offended at the waters of Meribah.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 34:5
5. the servant of Jehovah] So JE, Numbers 12:7 f., my servant, and as here, Joshua 1:1 f., Joshua 1:7; Joshua 1:13; Joshua 1:15, etc. according to the word of, etc.] Lit. mouth of, frequent in P.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 34:5
According to the word of the Lord - It denotes that Moses died, not because his vital powers were exhausted, but by the sentence of God, and as a punishment for his sin. Compare Deuteronomy 32:51.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:5
5. Moses the servant of the Lord — “Observe,” says one of the early Christian writers, “the dignity of this title, ‘the servant of the Lord.’” That man who is able to overcome all things is the servant of the Lord.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 34:5
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Jeremiah by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of a nation being put into bondage for seventy years and then returning. He emphasizes that despite the despairing pictures, the |
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A Private Moment for Times Square Church (Remembering the Death of David Wilkerson) by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a tribute to the life and legacy of Pastor David Wilkerson, the founding pastor of Times Square Church, who passed away suddenly. The speaker emphasizes the need for |
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The Cost of Moses Disobedience by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua in the nation of Israel. The speaker emphasizes the importance of responsibility and the re |
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Desert Survival Series Pt 1- Moses the Man of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discernment and doctrine in the face of deception. He uses the example of Moses' life to illustrate the three stages of th |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 68 by Don Courville | The video is titled "Desert Survival Series" and is based on the life of Moses. The pastor expresses a burden for the church, stating that it is currently in a subnormal state and |
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Ccf Lindale 1985 by Hubert Lindsey | In this sermon, the preacher starts by describing a situation where he was rushing to speak to an audience of 35,000 people, with 10,000 of them wanting to kill him. He then talks |
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Apostleship - Part 3 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a challenging time in his life when he and his wife were left with only eight dollars for the whole month. Despite the difficulties, they we |