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The fifth book of the bible and the conclusion of the Torah (five books of Moses). Consists primarily of Moses's final instructions to Israel at the end of the 40 years in the desert. Ends with Moses's death.

Deuteronomy, Book Of

The Book of Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible and the fifth and last book of the Five Books of Moses. Its name means "second law" and alludes to the nature of the book as a re-telling of the law to the generation born in the wilderness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. The book is presented as a speech by Moses, and concludes with a brief narrative of his death and legacy.

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Humankind divided up among the gods?

[ question originally posted here ] Deuteronomy 32:8-9 (NRSV), part of Moses' song: When the Most High apportioned the nations, when he divided humankind, he fixed the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the gods; the LORD's own…
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Deuteronomy 23:3 Why were Ruth's descendants allowed in the Temple

Deuteronomy 23:3 states that "No Ammonite or Moabite may enter the assembly of the LORD. Even to the tenth generation, none of them may enter the assembly of the LORD forever," Therefore, If Ruth was such a foreigner, why was her descendant, King…
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Does Deuteronomy 12:21 reference a missing commandment?

In Deuteronomy 12:21 G-d tells the Jewish people that when they arrive to their homeland and settle into the areas they will be assigned, "[t]hen you may slaughter of your herd and flock...as I have commanded you." Apparently this is a reference to…
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Are the demons of Deut 32:17 called "no gods"?

Deut 32:17 (BHS | ESV): יִזְבְּחוּ לַשֵּׁדִים לֹא אֱלֹהַ yizbĕḥû laššēdı̂m lōʾ ʾĕlōah They sacrificed to demons that were no gods אֱלֹהִים לֹא יְדָעוּם ʾĕlōhı̂m lōʾ yĕdāʿûm to gods they had never known, חֲדָשִׁים מִקָּרֹב בָּ֔אוּ ḥădāšı̂m…
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What Does "Completely Destroy" or "Drive Out" Actually Mean?

In a number of passages in the Bible, particularly surrounding the Pentateuch and following histories, there are instances where God commands the Israelites to "drive out" various groups of people or, as below, to "destroy them." 16 However, in the…
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Who are God’s “enemies”?

Deuteronomy 32:41 NASB If I sharpen my flashing Sword, and my hand takes hold on justice, I will render vengeance on my adversaries, and I will repay those who hate me. This is one out of many passages where God refers to adversaries/enemies that…
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Does the Bible permit two wives?

Does the Bible permits marrying two wives as stated in Deut. 21:15? If a man has two wives and he loves one but not the other, and both bear him sons but the firsborn is the son of the wife he does not love. (NIV)
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Why would any Israelite lend anything to any Israelite near the end of the 7th year?

Deuteronomy 15:1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people,…
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Deuteronomy 4:19 – Did Yahveh ordain the worship of the heavenly bodies by the nations?

In Deut. 4:19, it is written, 19 When you look up to the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars - the whole heavenly creation - you must not be seduced to worship and serve them, for the LORD your God has assigned them to all the people of the world.…
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What is wrong with wool and linen together in Deuteronomy 22:11?

Deuteronomy 22:11 New International Version Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. Is there some spiritual significance of this?
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What does the commandment refer to?

10 “if you obey the Lord your God and keep his commandments and statutes that are written in this scroll of the law. But you must turn to him with your whole mind and being. 11 “This commandment I am giving you today is not too difficult for you,…
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Does Deuteronomy 7:26 mean that only perfect people can go in Israelite houses?

Deuteronomy 7:26 says that an Israelite can't bring an abomination in their house. "thou shalt not bring an abomination into thine house" (Dt 7:26) But Proverbs 16:5 gives: "Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord" Then how…
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Is Hoshea the same as Joshua?

In Deuteronomy 32:44 (KJV) And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun. Is Hoshea the same as Joshua?
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Does Deuteronomy 18:18 relate to Jesus?

Does Deuteronomy 18:18 relate to Jesus or someone else? Deuteronomy 18:17-19: Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will…
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Why is a girl raped "in the field" judged innocent without two witnesses? Deuteronomy 22:25-27

The Bible says that at least two witnesses are needed to establish a matter. (Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6 ) But under the Law, if a man raped an engaged girl “in the field” and she screamed, she was innocent of adultery and he was not. Given…
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