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# Deuteronomy 01 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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This chapter forms a continuation with the last chapter of the book of Numbers.
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Yahweh's victory
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The chapter explains that Israel's conquering of the Promised Land will be done by Yahweh. They are not to fear the people of Canaan but be obedient to Yahweh. Yahweh is bringing about his judgement upon the people of Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]])
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#### Possessing the land
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While the Promised Land belongs to Israel, they do not possess the land. Possessing the land is an important theme. Posessing the land depended on Israel's faithfulness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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* __[Deuteronomy intro](../front/intro.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 02 General Notes
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Covenant faithfulness
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Yahweh is faithful to the covenant he made with Abraham. He is also faithful to the promises he made with Esau and Lot. Because of this, Israel was given specific land it was able to conquer in Canaan. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenantfaith]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 02:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 03 General Notes
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Victories
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The victories recorded in this chapter occurred on the east side of the Jordan River. This was not part of the Promised Land, which was on the west side of the Jordan River. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 04 General Notes
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Law of Moses
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In order to possess the land, the people needed to obey the law of Moses. This will be the most important thing in the religious life of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
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#### Moses's instructions
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Moses is not allowed to enter into the Promised Land. Since they are getting ready to possess the Promised Land, Moses gives them some last instructions before his death. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
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### Important figures of speech in this chapter
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#### Rhetorical Questions
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Moses uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. The purpose of these questions is to convince his readers to obey his instructions. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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## Links:
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* __[Deuteronomy 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 05 General Notes
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### Structure and formatting
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Some translations set each of the commandments in the list of Ten Commandments in 5:7-21 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULB uses a separate paragraph for each commandment.
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Ten commandments
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This chapter repeats the material of Exodus 20. It is known as the Ten Commandments.
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### Important figures of speech in this chapter
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#### Metaphors and idioms
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Moses uses metaphors and idioms to instruct the people to follow the law of Moses. This is because it is very important to follow these laws. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 06 General Notes
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### Special concepts in this chapter
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#### Yahweh's blessings
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Yahweh's continued blessing of the people of Israel is dependent upon the people's obedience to the law of Moses. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
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### Important figures of speech in this chapter
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#### Metaphors
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There are many metaphors in this chapter. These metaphors describe the greatness of the Promised Land and the wholehearted worship that is completely dedicated to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 06:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 07 General Notes
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#### "You must completely destroy them"
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The people of Canaan were to be punished by Yahweh. Yahweh used Israel to punish these nations. If they were not completely destroyed, they would lead Israel into sin. Therefore, they were to be completely destroyed and be shown no mercy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/mercy]])
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#### Abrahamic Covenant
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This chapter references parts of the covenant Yahweh made with Abraham. It also emphasizes Yahweh's faithfulness to this covenant. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 07:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 08 General Notes
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#### Forgetting
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This chapter recalls the great things that Yahweh has done for Israel and is about to do for them. This is so they do not forget him and they will continue to worship him. They must remember that Yahweh is the source of their blessings. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 08:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 09 General Notes
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#### Yahweh's victory
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This chapter assures the Israelites that it is Yahweh who will empower them to conquer the Promised Land. The Israelites will not be strong enough on their own to conquer these other nations. This victory will be Yahweh's. The people did not earn this victory, but it is Yahweh's punishment of these sinful nations. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
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#### Israel's sin
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Yahweh is about to punish the Canaanites for their sin. He also reminds Israel of their sin. This serves as a warning to the people of Israel. If they sin again, Yahweh will punish them too.
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* __[Deuteronomy 09:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 10 General Notes
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This chapter is a continuation of the previous chapter.
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This chapter focuses on retelling the great things Yahweh has done. It is a continuation of the material from the previous chapter. It is possible that this is a type of sermon or homily, where Moses is giving the people instructions.
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* __[Deuteronomy 10:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 11 General Notes
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#### Therefore
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This chapter begins with the word "therefore," which looks back to the instructions Moses gave in the previous two chapters.
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#### Eyewitnesses
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The instruction that Moses gives and the retelling of the great things Yahweh has done for Israel are very important. This is because the generation entering into the Promised Land did not witness many of these events. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]])
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#### Covenant
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This chapter is included in the covenant God made with Moses, even though it is not explicitly said. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 11:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 12 General Notes
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#### Covenant with Moses
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This chapter is a continuation of the covenant Yahweh made with Moses. The reasons for these food restrictions are not always known.(See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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#### Israel and Yahweh
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In the ancient Near East, when nations conquered other nations, they often added the gods of the conquered nation into their collection of gods they worshiped. It was rare to worship only one God. Israel was to be known for worshiping Yahweh and Yahweh alone. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 12:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 13 General Notes
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#### Worshiping other gods
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The people were required to listen to Yahweh's prophets unless they were encouraging the people to worship other gods. The punishment for anyone leading the people to worship other gods was death. These instructions were to keep Israel's worship of Yahweh pure. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/purify]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 13:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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This chapter is part of the law of Moses, which is part of the covenant Yahweh made with Moses. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
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#### Clean animals
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There are animals which the law considered to be clean and unclean. The people were not allowed to eat the unclean animals. Scholars are uncertain about the reasons for the animals to be considered to be clean or unclean. The result of these food restrictions was a nation that was different than the nations surrounding it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
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This chapter gives instructions about the necessity to regularly forgive debt among their fellow countryman. This prevented people from being trapped by their poverty.
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#### Justice
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As Yahweh's chosen nation, there must be justice in Israel. This chapter gives commands that encouraged justice by protecting the poor, servants and slaves. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 15:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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This chapter retells the specific commands about how to celebrate the Passover. This recalled the Passover in Egypt, which was an important event in the formation of the nation of Israel. There are several other important festivals described in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]])
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As Yahweh's chosen nation, there must be justice in Israel. Also, Yahweh must be the only God in Israel. He alone is to be worshiped. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
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# Deuteronomy 17 General Notes
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In the ancient Near East, it was common for a person to be punished by the testimony of a single person, especially if this was an important person. The rules in this chapter give protection to people, especially the poor by requiring multiple witnesses. This allowed justice to be done. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
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#### King
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Israel was not to have a king because Yahweh was their king. Knowing the sinfulness of the people, Yahweh anticipated that one day Israel would have a king. Therefore, this passage gives commands about their king prophetically. They were not allowed to collect chariots because they were a sign of earthly power and the king was to trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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As Yahweh's chosen priests, the priest were to trust in Yahweh to provide for them. He provided for them through the rest of the Israelites. Yahweh was their inheritance. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
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This chapter is one of the first prophecies about the promised, coming Messiah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]])
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Another way justice would be maintained in Israel was by avoiding revenge killings. This chapter describes the establishment of special cities to protect those fleeing from revenge killings. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]])
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In the ancient Near East, it was common for a person to be punished by the testimony of a single person, especially if this was an important person. The rules in this chapter give protection to people, especially the poor by requiring multiple witnesses. This allowed justice to be done. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/testimony]])
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The chapter describes a famous law, often called the "law of retaliation." It is said, an "eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot." This does not mean a person who causes another person to lose their eye must have their own eye removed as punishment. This law is not about making all things equal. Instead, it is about limiting the punishment or the ability of a person to retaliate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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* __[Deuteronomy 20:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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The rules and instructions in this chapter help to ensure peace in Israel. This is not a military peace. Instead, it is about establishing peace within Israel and among the people.
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* __[Deuteronomy 21:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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#### Order in Israel
|
||||
The instructions in this chapter help to maintain order in this chapter. The people are to have integrity. The people's sin will result in serious punishment. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
|
||||
|
||||
#### Virgin woman
|
||||
If a woman was not a virgin, she was not considered to be worth marrying. The man who slept with her was responsible for providing for her since she will not be able to find a husband to provide for her. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
|
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|
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## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 22:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
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||||
__[<<](../21/intro.md) | [>>](../23/intro.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 23 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### The assembly of Yahweh
|
||||
This was probably the corporate worship of Yahweh, when the people would come together to worship him.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Racial superiority
|
||||
Yahweh viewed Israel as superior to the other nations of Canaan. In many cultures, this may be seen as immoral. It must be remembered that the instructions of this chapter are very remote from the modern world. These people groups were always sinful and idolatrous. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 23:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../22/intro.md) | [>>](../24/intro.md)__
|
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# Deuteronomy 24 General Notes
|
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|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
This chapter continues the teaching about how to maintain justice in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### "No man may take a mill or an upper millstone as a pledge"
|
||||
A millstone was the way a person made a living. To take a person's millstone was to take take away the way they earned money and produced food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
|
||||
|
||||
#### Lending money
|
||||
Lending money to fellow Israelites was a way to help them out. It was not intended to be a way to make money off their brothers. This chapter gives limitations regarding the lending of money.
|
||||
|
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## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 24:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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|
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__[<<](../23/intro.md) | [>>](../25/intro.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 25 General Notes
|
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|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
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|
||||
This chapter continues to teach about justice in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### "A perfect and just weight you must have"
|
||||
In the ancient Near East, people weighed gold and silver on a scale and used it as money. God was commanding people to use accurate weights for weighing the gold and silver. He did not want them to rob people by using inaccurate weights.
|
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(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 25:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
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|
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__[<<](../24/intro.md) | [>>](../26/intro.md)__
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# Deuteronomy 26 General Notes
|
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|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter recalls the great events of Israel's history when Yahweh brought them out of Egypt.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 26:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
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|
||||
__[<<](../25/intro.md) | [>>](../27/intro.md)__
|
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# Deuteronomy 27 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Important figures of speech in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### "May the man be cursed"
|
||||
This phrase is repeated several times in this chapter. This parallelism serves as a warning to the Israelites when they will live in the Promised Land. This is part of the covenant Yahweh made with Moses. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 27:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../26/intro.md) | [>>](../28/intro.md)__
|
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# Deuteronomy 28 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Blessings and warnings
|
||||
This chapter explains some of the blessings and warnings associated with Israel's obedience to the law of Moses. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
|
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|
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## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 28:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../27/intro.md) | [>>](../29/intro.md)__
|
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# Deuteronomy 29 General Notes
|
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|
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### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter is a retelling of the covenant Yahweh made with Moses, along with its blessings and cursing. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 29:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../28/intro.md) | [>>](../30/intro.md)__
|
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|
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|
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# Deuteronomy 30 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Moses begins to give final instructions to Israel before his death in anticipation of their entrance into the Promised Land. There were warnings and blessings associated with the people's obedience to the covenant Yahweh made with Moses. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/bless]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 30:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../29/intro.md) | [>>](../31/intro.md)__
|
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|
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|
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# Deuteronomy 31 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Final instructions
|
||||
In the Ancient Near East, it was common for an important leader to give instructions for his people to follow after his death. In this chapter, Moses begins his final words to the people of Israel. These are words that he wants them to remember long after he is gone. This section also helped to make a smooth transition to Joshua's leadership.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 31:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../30/intro.md) | [>>](../32/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Deuteronomy 32 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetic song in 32:1-43.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Punishment
|
||||
This chapter prophesies a time when Israel will be disobedient to Yahweh and he will have to punish them. This is meant to serve as a warning to the nation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 32:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../31/intro.md) | [>>](../33/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Deuteronomy 33 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetic lines of Moses's blessings in 33:1-29.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Families
|
||||
Moses gives a series of prophecies or instructions for each of the tribes of Israel and Israel overall. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 33:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../32/intro.md) | [>>](../34/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Deuteronomy 34 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter may have been written by Joshua, since it recorded Moses's death. This chapter officially ends the revelation of the law of Moses, and life in the Promised Land is about to begin again. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Deuteronomy 34:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../33/intro.md) | __
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
|
|||
# Introduction to Deuteronomy
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 1: General Introduction
|
||||
|
||||
### Outline of Deuteronomy
|
||||
|
||||
1. Moses reminds Israel of how Yahweh guided them through the wilderness (1:1–3:29)
|
||||
1. Moses appeals for Israel to obey the law of Yahweh (4:1–43)
|
||||
1. The Ten Commandments (5:1–10:22)
|
||||
1. Rules and warnings from the Law (11:1–26:19)
|
||||
1. Instructions for entering Canaan (27:1–26)
|
||||
1. Blessings for obeying and curses for disobeying (28:1-68)
|
||||
1. The covenant renewed (29:1-30:20)
|
||||
1. Last words of Moses, the Song of Moses, and his death (31:1–34:12)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### What is the Book of Deuteronomy about?
|
||||
|
||||
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses repeats the laws of the covenant that God made with the people of Israel. The people of Israel were about to go into the Promised Land. Before they entered the land, Moses reminded them of what Yahweh did for them and what he expected from them. Moses warned the people about worshipping idols and no longer trusting Yahweh once they settled in the Promised Land. Yahweh promised to judge those who disobey him and to bless those who obey his Law. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]])
|
||||
|
||||
### How should the title of this book be translated?
|
||||
|
||||
The name "Deuteronomy" means "Second Law" or "the retelling of the Law." Translators may decide on a title such as, "A Repeat of the Law" or "Moses Explains the Law Again." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Who wrote the Book of Deuteronomy?
|
||||
|
||||
The writers of both the Old and New Testament present Moses as being very involved with writing the Book of Deuteronomy. However, many scholars think that Joshua wrote chapter 34. This chapter tells how Moses died.
|
||||
|
||||
### What are the important features of the Book of Deuteronomy?
|
||||
|
||||
The book contains a series of speeches that Moses gave to Israel before he died. He spoke these things just before the people entered the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts
|
||||
|
||||
### Why did Yahweh command the Israelites to completely destroy the people who lived in the Promised Land?
|
||||
|
||||
As God prepared the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, he commanded them to completely destroy the Canaanite people who lived there. The Israelites would then not be tempted to join them and worship their false gods.
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 3: Important Translation Issues
|
||||
|
||||
### What is the role of God's name in Deuteronomy?
|
||||
|
||||
God's name is mentioned over thirty times in the book of Deuteronomy. The use of God's name in this book usually represents God's honor or fame. At other times in Deuteronomy, God's name represents his presence. God said he would choose a place and make his name dwell there. This means God's presence would be there. The people were to go to that place to worship him.
|
||||
|
||||
### Can this book be translated before the rest of the Pentateuch?
|
||||
|
||||
The Books of Genesis and Exodus help to explain what happens in Deuteronomy. For this reason, those books should be translated before the Book of Deuteronomy.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 01 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The ULB sets the lines in 1:5-15 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Census
|
||||
|
||||
They counted how many men of military age were in each tribe of Israel. These men would also become the heads of families. It is possible the numbers in this chapter are rounded to the nearest 100.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
* __[Numbers intro](../front/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__| [>>](../02/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 02 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
#### Camping
|
||||
|
||||
Moses told each tribe where to camp. They were each given a specific area in which to stay.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 02:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../01/intro.md) | [>>](../03/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 03 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
#### The tribe of Levi
|
||||
|
||||
The Levites were given a special function in Israel. They belonged to or were specially dedicated to serve Yahweh. They were to be priests, and because of this they were held to a higher standard than the rest of Israel. Only two of Aaron's sons survived because his other two sons offered improper sacrifices. This tribe had a lot of responsibility during this time. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../02/intro.md) | [>>](../04/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 04 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Counting the Levites by clans
|
||||
|
||||
Moses gave special instructions for each of the families of the tribes of Levi. Each family was given a special role in the ministry of the tabernacle. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 04:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../03/intro.md) | [>>](../05/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 05 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Israel's camp
|
||||
|
||||
Israel's entire camp was to be a "clean" place. This meant that people who could not be made acceptable to God were not allowed inside the camp. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
|
||||
|
||||
#### Vengeance
|
||||
There are several laws in this chapter regarding restitution. These laws were meant to limit the ways in which people who had been wronged could seek to be compensated. These laws were intended to make it difficult for such people to avenge a wrong when they were angry. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jealous]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../04/intro.md) | [>>](../06/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 06 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
#### Nazirite vow
|
||||
The Nazirite vow was a special type of vow between a person and Yahweh. This chapter gives the rules for people to be consecrated to God as Nazirites. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 06:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../05/intro.md) | [>>](../07/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 07 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
#### Consecrating the altar
|
||||
|
||||
When the tabernacle was completed, they consecrated the altar. Each tribe brought an offering to consecrate the altar. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 07:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../06/intro.md) | [>>](../08/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 08 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The consecration of the tabernacle continues in this chapter. The people obeyed Yahweh's exact instructions. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/consecrate]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 08:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../07/intro.md) | [>>](../09/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 09 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
==Passover ==
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter records the celebration of the Passover for the first time since it began. The people kept the Passover as directed by the Lord. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]])
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 09:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../08/intro.md) | [>>](../10/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 10 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Trumpets
|
||||
In the ancient Near East, trumpets were used for many purposes. They were used to call people together. They were also used to lead people into battle.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Israel starts to move
|
||||
|
||||
Each tribe had its place in line as did the tabernacle. Their movements through the desert were very deliberate and ordered. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/tabernacle]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 10:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../09/intro.md) | [>>](../11/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,13 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 11 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Complaining
|
||||
Moses complained about having too much responsibility. Therefore, God gave seventy men the spirit of prophecy to help Moses. The people complained about food, even though Yahweh was miraculously providing them with their food. The people complained because they did not have meat or fish to eat. God sent them quail. He punished some of the people, but it does not say why God did this. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 11:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../10/intro.md) | [>>](../12/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 12 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetry in 12:6-8.
|
||||
|
||||
### Important figures of speech in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Idiom
|
||||
|
||||
God used the idiom "mouth to mouth" meaning "speaking directly with both people present." This indicated that Moses was more than just a prophet and greater than other prophets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 12:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
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|
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__[<<](../11/intro.md) | [>>](../13/intro.md)__
|
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# Numbers 13 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Spies
|
||||
|
||||
Leaders from each of the tribes went to spy on the Promised Land in Canaan. Yahweh was not concerned with how many people were there, because he could defeat them. It appears that he is testing the faith of the people. The people were supposed to be excited to enter this wonderful land, instead they were afraid. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/test]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 13:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../12/intro.md) | [>>](../14/intro.md)__
|
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|
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|
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# Numbers 14 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Important figures of speech in this chapter
|
||||
#### Rhetorical Questions
|
||||
The author uses several rhetorical questions in this chapter. These questions indicate that people did not have faith in Yahweh. Yahweh also uses rhetorical questions to show the people's lack of faith. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 14:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../13/intro.md) | [>>](../15/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 15 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
#### Purifying the people
|
||||
As the people travel through the wilderness, Yahweh is purifying them. He is doing this so that they are able to enter into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/purify]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Prostitution
|
||||
|
||||
The imagery of prostitution is commonly used in Scripture to indicate that Yahweh alone is to be worshiped. The people are compared to the prostitute because a husband is to only have a sexual relationship with his wife. Both the prostitute and the worship of other gods are violations of this exclusive relationship. Many cultures will struggle with this imagery because of a desire to use euphemisms. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 15:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../14/intro.md) | [>>](../16/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 16 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Rebellion and punishment
|
||||
|
||||
A certain Levite and a few men from the tribe of Reuben claimed that they were just as good as Moses and Aaron, and they also could do the work of sacrificing animals at the sacred tent. So Moses told them to come to the sacred tent and burn incense to Yahweh. God then made the earth open and swallow up these leaders and their families. He also sent fire to destroy 250 other men who had joined with those leaders. These actions showed that only the Levites, those whom Yahweh appointed, could be priests. Also, it taught the people that to rebel against Yahweh's anointed was to rebel against Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 16:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../15/intro.md) | [>>](../17/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 17 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Which tribe should be special workers for God?
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses that each tribe should bring one wooden staff and leave it overnight at the temple. The next day Aaron's staff representing the tribe of Levi bloomed and produced ripe almond nuts. This showed that the tribe of Levi was still the tribe chosen to be Yahweh's priests. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 17:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../16/intro.md) | [>>](../18/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 18 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Tithes and offerings
|
||||
|
||||
The tribes of Israel were required to bring a tithe to the Levites in order to free them to serve Yahweh as priests. There is a detailed description of what belonged to Yahweh in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 18:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../17/intro.md) | [>>](../19/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 19 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Ritually clean
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter talks about being clean. Some of these rituals were required to make a priest clean in order to set them apart to serve Yahweh. Other rituals were required because they prevented people from getting sick. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/clean]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 19:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../18/intro.md) | [>>](../20/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 20 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Moses's sin
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses to command water to come out of a rock for the people who were complaining that they had no water. Moses became angry with the people and hit the rock twice. God told him that he and Aaron would not be allowed to go into Canaan because he disobeyed by hitting the rock instead of just speaking to it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Important figures of speech in this chapter
|
||||
#### "It would have been better if we had died when our fellow Israelites died in front of Yahweh"
|
||||
It is possible that this statement should be taken as hyperbole, but it does not have to be taken this way. The translator should probably avoid treating this as hyperbole. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-hyperbole]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
|
||||
#### Wilderness of Sin
|
||||
Sin is the name of a place in this chapter. It is not a place that is known for its sin. The name is not related to the meaning of the word "sin." (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 20:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../19/intro.md) | [>>](../21/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 21 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetry in 21:14-15, 17-18, 27-30.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Ungrateful
|
||||
|
||||
The Israelites said, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread, no water, and we hate this miserable food." After all Yahweh had done, they were very ungrateful. This showed their lack of faith and trust in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 21:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../20/intro.md) | [>>](../22/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 22 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
The chapter begins a section on Balaam. The king of Moab wanted the prophet Balaam to come and curse Israel. God told him not to go but he wanted to go; so God told him to say only what God wanted him to say. Yahweh was able to use Balaam, even though he was not a prophet of Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 22:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../21/intro.md) | [>>](../23/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 23 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
The story of Balaam continues in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetry in 23:7-10, 18-24.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Cursing God's people
|
||||
|
||||
God does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blessed Israel twice when he was supposed to curse them. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 23:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../22/intro.md) | [>>](../24/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 24 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of Balaam continues in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
Some translations set poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to show that it is poetry. The ULB does this with the poetry in 24:3-9, 15-24.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Cursing God's people
|
||||
|
||||
God does not allow others to curse his people. Balaam blesses Israel again and the king is angry and sends him home. This may be taken as humor or an ironic situation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 24:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../23/intro.md) | [>>](../25/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 25 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The story of Balaam concludes in this chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Foreign women
|
||||
|
||||
Balaam told the young women from Moab to act friendly to the Israelite men and invite them to feasts in honor of their god Baal. The men went to the feasts and worshiped Baal. God was angry and killed 24,000 Israelite men. Foreign women are often the source of problems in Israel. They caused the men to worship their false gods. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/falsegod]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 25:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../24/intro.md) | [>>](../26/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,20 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 26 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The ULB sets the lines in 26:12-17, 20-26, 29-32, 35, 38-39, 44-45, 48-49, 57-58 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.
|
||||
|
||||
The people are counted in preparation for entering into the Promised Land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### A new generation
|
||||
|
||||
None of the adults who came out of Egypt with Moses were still alive except the two faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 26:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../25/intro.md) | [>>](../27/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 27 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Daughters
|
||||
A man named Zelophehad died without any sons. The five daughters of Zelophehad went to Moses and requested to receive the land that Zelophehad's sons would have received. Yahweh told Moses that it is right to give a man's inheritance to his daughter if he has no son.
|
||||
|
||||
#### The new leader is Joshua
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses to appoint Joshua as the new leader. Joshua became Yahweh's anointed leader. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 27:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../26/intro.md) | [>>](../28/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 28 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Offerings for special days
|
||||
|
||||
God commanded the Israelites to make special offerings for Sabbaths, new months, Passover and firstfruits. On each of these occasions, specific sacrifices were required. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sabbath]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/passover]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/firstfruit]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 28:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../27/intro.md) | [>>](../29/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 29 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
This chapter continues the material from the previous chapter about offerings on specific days.
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 29:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../28/intro.md) | [>>](../30/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 30 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Vows
|
||||
|
||||
Because a vow is a type of promise, men must do what they have vowed to do. A father or a husband has one day in which to cancel a woman's vow. Otherwise, she must do what she vowed she would do. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 30:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../29/intro.md) | [>>](../31/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 31 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
|
||||
#### Midianites
|
||||
|
||||
Israel killed the Midianites, including Balaam, for tempting them to worship Baal. This battle was at Yahweh's command. Yahweh would bring justice. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 31:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../30/intro.md) | [>>](../32/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 32 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
#### Reuben and Gad's inheritance
|
||||
|
||||
Reuben and Gad were given the land conquered east of the Jordan River. This land had good pastures, and suited these tribes because they had many sheep, goats and cattle. They had not yet entered into the Promised Land, and it would have been sinful to not fight with the rest of Israel. So they promised to enter the land to fight with the other tribes, and then return to their own land. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promise]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 32:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../31/intro.md) | [>>](../33/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Numbers 33 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
This chapter is a summary of Israel's exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land, including their wandering through the desert. The phrase "they set out" means "they left."
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 33:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../32/intro.md) | [>>](../34/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 34 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
The ULB sets the lines in 34:19-28 farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text because they are long lists.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
#### The boundaries
|
||||
Moses told them all of the land they would inherit and live in and said that they should divide it up by casting lots. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 34:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../33/intro.md) | [>>](../35/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 35 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
This chapter continues the material from the previous chapter.
|
||||
|
||||
### Special concepts in this chapter
|
||||
#### Revenge
|
||||
Yahweh told Moses to establish safe places for people who accidentally killed other people. This prevented revenge killings. Justice is an important concept in this chapter. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 35:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../34/intro.md) | [>>](../36/intro.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
|
|||
# Numbers 36 General Notes
|
||||
|
||||
### Structure and formatting
|
||||
|
||||
#### Female heirs
|
||||
|
||||
Women who inherited land from their father must marry men from their tribe so the inheritance does not leave the tribe. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/inherit]])
|
||||
|
||||
## Links:
|
||||
|
||||
* __[Numbers 36:01 Notes](./01.md)__
|
||||
|
||||
__[<<](../35/intro.md) | __
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
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|
|||
# Introduction to Numbers
|
||||
|
||||
## Part 1: General Introduction
|
||||
|
||||
### Outline of Numbers
|
||||
|
||||
1. Preparing to leave Sinai (1:1–10:10)
|
||||
- Counting and assembling the tribes (1:1–4:49)
|
||||
- Regulations (5:1–6:27)
|
||||
- Dedicating the altar (7:1-89)
|
||||
- Setting up the lampstand (8:1-4)
|
||||
- Setting apart the Levites (8:5–29)
|
||||
- Second Passover; the cloud to lead them; trumpets (9:1–10:10)
|
||||
1. Sinai to Moab, through the wilderness (10:11–17:13)
|
||||
- Complaining and murmuring (10:11–11:15)
|
||||
- The quails (11:16–35)
|
||||
- Miriam's leprosy (12:1–16)
|
||||
- The spies selected and sent (13:1–14:45)
|
||||
- Commands (15:1-41)
|
||||
- Korah's rebellion (16:1–17:13)
|
||||
1. The Priests and purifying (18:1-19:22)
|
||||
- Priests and Levites (18:1–32)
|
||||
- The law about purifying (19:1–22)
|
||||
1. Conflicts (20:1–21:35)
|
||||
- Miriam's death (20:1–13)
|
||||
- Edom's refusal and Aaron's death (20:14–29)
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- Journey to Moab (21:1–35)
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1. The Plains of Moab (22:1–36:13)
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- Balaam (22:1–24:25)
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- Baal Peor (25:1–18)
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- The second counting (26:1-65)
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- Inheritance rights for daughters (27:1–11)
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- Joshua succeeds Moses (27:12–23)
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- Offerings and women's vows (28:1–30:16)
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- Midianite war (31:1–54)
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- Across the Jordan (32:1–42)
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- The people set up camp (33:1–56)
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- Land west of the Jordan; cities for Levites and cities of refuge (34:1–35:34)
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- Female heirs marry (36:1-13)
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### What is the Book of Numbers about?
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The Book of Numbers tells about the people of Israel as they traveled from Mount Sinai in the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land. While traveling, the Israelites became discouraged. So they rebelled against the leaders whom God had given them. The people of Israel refused to enter the Promised Land. Because the Israelites were afraid and did not trust God, he delayed their entry into the Promised Land for forty years (13:1–14:45). (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/promisedland]])
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### How should the title of this book be translated?
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The title of this book, "Numbers," refers to when the number of the Israelites was counted. The people of the project language may already be familiar with the name "Numbers" from other Bible versions. If not, the translator could consider a clearer name for the book, such as "The Counting of the People of Israel." (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/census]])
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### Who wrote the Book of Numbers?
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The writers of both the Old and New Testament present Moses as being very involved with writing the Book of Numbers. However, at a later time, scribes and priests probably put the book into its present form. They may have included text from other sources. One such source was "the scroll of the Wars of Yahweh" (21:14).
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## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts
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### How does Numbers present the idea of the whole community being responsible when only a few people sinned?
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The people understood and assumed that God would punish the whole community of Israel if some of the people rebelled against him. God did often punish the entire nation when some of them sinned. All of the people in the ancient Near East would have understood and expected this. However, Moses and Aaron prayed for God to punish only those who were guilty.
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## Part 3: Important Translation Issues
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### Why does Moses speak using third person pronouns about himself?
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When an author wrote about something he was involved in, it was common for him to use the pronoun "he" instead of "I," or "they" instead of "we." The translator may decide to use the project's normal pronouns instead.
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