Deuteronomy 4:22

Verse

For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.

American Standard Version (1901)

but I must die in this land, I must not go over the Jordan; but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

Bible in Basic English

But death is to come to me in this land, I may not go over Jordan: but you will go over and take that good land for your heritage.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I die in this land, I shall not pass over the Jordan: you shall pass, and possess the goodly land.

Free Bible Version

So I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I have to die here in this land. But you will cross over and occupy that good land.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I must die in this land, and shall not go ouer Iorden: but ye shall goe ouer, and possesse that good land.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

One Unity Resource Bible

but I must die in this land. I must not go over the Jordan [Descender]; but you shall go over, and possess that good land.

Translation for Translators

He said that I must die here in this land and never cross the Jordan River. But you will go across it, and you will occupy that land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, I must die in this land; I must not go over the Jordan; but you will go over and possess that good land.

Noah Webster Bible

But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

World English Bible

but I must die in this land. I must not go over the Jordan, but you shall go over and possess that good land.

Young's Literal Translation

for I am dying in this land; I am not passing over the Jordan, and ye are passing over, and have possessed this good land.

Context

A Warning against Idolatry

²¹The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.²²For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.

Summary

In Deuteronomy 4:22, Moses is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. He warns them that if they turn away from the Lord and worship idols, they will quickly perish from the promised land. This verse serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's covenant, highlighting the need for the Israelites to remain steadfast in their commitment to the Lord. It underscores the principle that blessings come from following God's ways, while disobedience leads to negative consequences.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But I must die in this land,.... The land of Moab, in a mountain in it he died, and in a valley there he was buried, Deu 32:50, I must not go over Jordan; this he repeats, as lying near his heart; he had earnestly solicited to go over, but was denied it: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land; this he firmly believed and assures them of, relying on the promise and faithfulness of God.

Deuteronomy 4:22

A Warning against Idolatry

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Berean Standard Bible

For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.

American Standard Version (1901)

but I must die in this land, I must not go over the Jordan; but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

Bible in Basic English

But death is to come to me in this land, I may not go over Jordan: but you will go over and take that good land for your heritage.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I die in this land, I shall not pass over the Jordan: you shall pass, and possess the goodly land.

Free Bible Version

So I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I have to die here in this land. But you will cross over and occupy that good land.

Geneva Bible 1599

For I must die in this land, and shall not go ouer Iorden: but ye shall goe ouer, and possesse that good land.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

One Unity Resource Bible

but I must die in this land. I must not go over the Jordan [Descender]; but you shall go over, and possess that good land.

Translation for Translators

He said that I must die here in this land and never cross the Jordan River. But you will go across it, and you will occupy that land.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, I must die in this land; I must not go over the Jordan; but you will go over and possess that good land.

Noah Webster Bible

But I must die in this land, I must not go over Jordan: but ye shall go over, and possess that good land.

World English Bible

but I must die in this land. I must not go over the Jordan, but you shall go over and possess that good land.

Young's Literal Translation

for I am dying in this land; I am not passing over the Jordan, and ye are passing over, and have possessed this good land.