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Deuteronomy 30

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 30 of 34

1 And it shall be when all these things have come on you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you among all the nations where Jehovah your God shall cast you out, you shall bring them back to your heart;

2 and shall turn back to Jehovah your God and listen to His voice, according to all that I am commanding you today, you and your sons with all your heart, and with all your soul;

3 then Jehovah your God will turn your captivity, and He will have pity on you, and will return and gather you from all the nations where Jehovah your God has scattered you.

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Chapter Summary

Great mercies promised to the penitent. 11 The commandment is manifest. 15 Death and life are set before them.

Key Hebrew Words

שׁוּב turn back, repent H7725 · TWOT 2340
בָּחַר choose H977 · TWOT 231
חַיִּים life H2416 · TWOT 644f
אָהֵב love H157 · TWOT 29
מָלַל circumcise (the heart) H4135 · TWOT 1204
דָּבַק cling H1692 · TWOT 398

People & Context

Abraham

One of the fathers to whom Jehovah swore by oath to give the land (v. 20).

Isaac

One of the fathers to whom Jehovah swore by oath to give the land (v. 20).

Jacob

One of the fathers to whom Jehovah swore by oath to give the land (v. 20).

Timeline

Promise of Restoration from Exile

Moses promises that if exiled Israelites sincerely repent and return to God, He will have pity and gather them from the ends of the heavens back to the Promised Land.

Deuteronomy 30:1-5
Heart Circumcision and Restored Prosperity

God will circumcise their hearts to love Him, transfer the curses to their enemies, and grant abundant prosperity in all their work.

Deuteronomy 30:6-10
The Law is Near and Accessible

Moses reassures the people that the commandment is not too hard, nor is it in heaven or beyond the sea, but it is very near, in their mouth and heart.

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

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