33 verses
Moses reminds Israel of the covenant made at Horeb and recites the Ten Commandments, urging obedience to God’s law.
Moses gathers the Israelites and proclaims the statutes and judgments given at Horeb, emphasizing that the covenant was made with the living generation, not the fathers. He recounts God’s identity as deliverer from Egypt, the prohibition against other gods and graven images, and the sanctity of God’s name. The Sabbath command is detailed, mandating rest for all people and animals. Moses then restates the Ten Commandments—no killing, adultery, theft, false witness, or coveting—highlighting moral conduct. He reminds Israel of God’s covenantal faithfulness and mercy, warns against turning away, and concludes with a call to walk in God’s ways to secure a blessed life in the promised land.
mixed
Authoritative and solemn instruction with admonitions and promises