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Deuteronomy 31:2

Deuteronomy 31:1 web — Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

World English Bible

"Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel."

— Deuteronomy 31:1, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 31 — Context

1

Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

2

He said to them, "I am one hundred twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: and Yahweh has said to me, 'You shall not go over this Jordan.'

3

Yahweh your God, he will go over before you; he will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them: [and] Joshua, he shall go over before you, as Yahweh has spoken.

4

Yahweh will do to them as he did to Sihon and to Og, the kings of the Amorites, and to their land; whom he destroyed.

Deuteronomy 31:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 31:1 say?
Deuteronomy 31:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.”
Where is Deuteronomy 31:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 31:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31, verse 1.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 31:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 31:1 in?
Deuteronomy 31:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 31:1?
Deuteronomy 31:1 reads (WEB): “Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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