Deuteronomy 4:45

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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,

Bible in Basic English

These are the rules and the laws and the decisions which Moses gave to the children of Israel after they came out of Egypt;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And these are the testimonies and ceremonies and judgments, which he spoke to the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt,

Free Bible Version

These are the laws, rules, and regulations Moses gave them after they had come out of Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599

These are the witnesses, and the ordinances, and the lawes which Moses declared to the children of Israel after they came out of Egypt,

King James (Authorized) Version

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,

One Unity Resource Bible

These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses [Drawn out] spoke to the children of Israel [God prevails], when they came out of Egypt [Abode of slavery],

Translation for Translators

They included all the rules and instructions and commands that Moses/I gave to them, after they/we had come out of Egypt,

Unlocked Literal Bible

these are the covenant decrees, laws, and other decrees that he spoke to the people of Israel when they came out of Egypt,

Noah Webster Bible

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,

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,

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.

Summary

Deuteronomy 4:45 marks the conclusion of Moses' address to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. It mentions the cities of refuge that were designated for those who unintentionally committed manslaughter, highlighting God's justice and mercy. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding justice and providing a place of refuge for the vulnerable in society. It also foreshadows the ultimate refuge found in God through Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and salvation to all who seek Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

On this side Jordan, in the valley, over against Bethpeor,.... Where the Israelites abode some time; see Deu 3:29, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon; which was now conquered, and in the hands of the Israelites: whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they came out of Egypt; not as soon as, or quickly after they came from thence; for it was but a few months ago since this conquest was made, whereas it was near forty years since they came out of Egypt.