Deuteronomy 5:2
Deuteronomy 5:2 in Multiple Translations
The LORD our God made a covenant with us at Horeb.
The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
Jehovah our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
The Lord our God made an agreement with us in Horeb.
Remember that the Lord our God made an agreement with us at Horeb.
The Lord our God made a couenant with vs in Horeb.
Jehovah our God made with us a covenant in Horeb;
The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
When we were at Sinai Mountain, Yahweh our God made an agreement with us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 5:2
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Deuteronomy 5:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
כָּרַ֥ת
עִמָּ֛/נוּ
בְּרִ֖ית
בְּ/חֹרֵֽב
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
כָּרַ֥ת
kârath
H3772
to cut
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עִמָּ֛/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
בְּרִ֖ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs
בְּ/חֹרֵֽב
Chôrêb
H2722
Horeb
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 5:2
יְהוָ֣ה
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.
אֱלֹהֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
כָּרַ֥ת
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
עִמָּ֛/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
בְּרִ֖ית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
בְּ/חֹרֵֽב
Chôrêb
H2722
"Horeb"
Prep | N-proper
Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. This mountain is a significant location in the Bible, and its other name Sinai is also used. The book of Exodus describes the events that took place at Horeb.
Definition: Horeb = "desert" another name for Mount Sinai from which God gave the law to Moses and the Israelites Another name of si.nay (סִינַי "Sinai" H5514G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Horeb. See also: Exodus 3:1; Deuteronomy 5:2; Psalms 106:19.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 5:2
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 5:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:2
Context — The Covenant at Horeb
1Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully.
2The LORD our God made a covenant with us at Horeb.
3He did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with all of us who are alive here today. 4The LORD spoke with you face to face out of the fire on the mountain.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:23 | Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you. |
| 2 | Exodus 19:5–8 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD. |
| 3 | Exodus 24:8 | So Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” |
| 4 | Hebrews 8:6–13 | Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second. But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear. |
| 5 | Hebrews 9:19–23 | For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. |
Deuteronomy 5:2 Summary
Deuteronomy 5:2 tells us that God made a covenant, or a promise, with the Israelites at a place called Horeb. This means God wanted to have a special relationship with them and be their God, just like He promised to Abraham in Genesis 17:7-8. He wanted them to follow His rules and love Him, and in return, He would take care of them and bless them. This idea of a covenant is important because it shows how much God loves and cares for His people, and it points to the new covenant we have through Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Luke 22:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the covenant made at Horeb?
The covenant made at Horeb, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 5:2, was a significant event where God established His relationship with the Israelites, promising to be their God and they would be His people, similar to the covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17:7-8.
Who is included in this covenant?
According to Deuteronomy 5:3, this covenant was not just with the fathers of the Israelites, but with all who were alive at that time, emphasizing the personal and direct relationship God desired with each individual, as also seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34.
What does it mean that God spoke face to face with the Israelites?
When it says God spoke face to face with the Israelites, as mentioned in the next verse Deuteronomy 5:4, it signifies an intimate and personal communication, where God revealed Himself and His will directly to His people, similar to how He spoke with Moses in Exodus 33:11.
How does this covenant relate to the Christian faith?
The covenant at Horeb serves as a precursor to the new covenant in Jesus Christ, where God establishes a new and eternal relationship with His people, as promised in Luke 22:20 and Hebrews 8:6-13, fulfilling the old covenant and bringing redemption to all humanity.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God desires a personal covenant with each individual, and how can you deepen your relationship with Him?
- How does the knowledge of God's direct communication with the Israelites encourage you in your own walk with God, and what can you learn from their experiences?
- In what ways can you apply the principles of the covenant at Horeb to your life today, considering God's commandments and promises?
- What role does remembrance and reflection on God's past actions, like the covenant at Horeb, play in your spiritual growth and obedience to God?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:2
The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. Which is Sinai, as Aben Ezra observes; it being the same mountain, only it had two tops, which bore these different names; for certain it is that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:2
The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
Deuteronomy 5:2 The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.Ver. 2. God made a covenant with us.] We also have the covenant, the seals, minister, &c. But, alas, are not these blessings amongst us, as the ark was among the Philistines, rather as prisoners than as privileges, rather in testimonium et ruinam quam salutem?
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
(2) The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.—It must never be forgotten that the Law is a covenant in its very form. (See Note on Deuteronomy 5:6.)
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:2
2. covenant] See Deuteronomy 4:13.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:2
2. The Lord… made a covenant with us — It was to be impressed upon the Israelites that Jehovah their God had made a covenant with them.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:2
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Are the Rabbis Right? by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God's decrees and how they can be overruled by the majority. He shares a story from the Talmud about a woman who mistakenly acc |
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Testimony - Part 1 by Gladys Aylward | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares their experience of being the only missionary in a heathen government and their journey of spreading the Gospel in South Shansey. Desp |
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How to Suffer Successfully by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on feelings or circumstances, but instead turning to the word of God. He highlights the example of the apostle |
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Cost of Discipleship - Part 9 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downfall of the people at Frining Eye, who had initially experienced God's holiness and protection. However, within just three generations |
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Time Is Short… Don't Waste Your Life by Paul Washer | In this sermon, Paul Washer shares a powerful message about surrendering our lives to God. He tells a story about a man who opens an old trunk and dedicates every part of himself t |
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Law and Grace - Part 1 by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of God and His purpose for mankind. He highlights the difference between seeing God face to f |
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The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the person and purpose as interconnected. They express a strong burden for delivering this message and believe it is |