After the psalms and the prophet isaiah deuteronomy belongs to the most referred to books of the old testament. God knew that the abominable practices of the canaanites would tempt his people to engage in idolatry, and other detestable practices. In this, god adds honor to the life and reputation of moses as both the governing leader and legislator of israel. In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law. Read and study deuteronomy 18 with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Since im discussing prophesy, a few more comments before i move on to chapter 19. I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth. Deuteronomy 18, new international version niv the bible app.
True believers have respected moses to a degree few other leaders of any nation have been. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. What is the real meaning of deuteronomy chapter 18, verse. The speeches that constitute this address recall israels past, reiterate laws that moses had communicated to the people at horeb sinai, and emphasize that observance of these laws is essential for. Mourning, repentance, and prayer in hope for gods presence. Just weeks before, on the last night of his human life, jesus had told his disciples that he is the mediator, the one to whom the father gave a message to pass on to those who would listen and obey john 14. Shamoun to explore biblical scripture commonly used by muslims. The hebrew name of the book is elleh haddebarim these are the words or, more simply, debarim words. And i will put my words in his mouth, and he shall. A promise is given them of the spirit of prophecy to continue among them, and to centre at last in christ the great prophet, deuteronomy 18.
The book is a pause before joshuas conquest begins and a reminder of what god required. Jun 05, 2017 jesus and peter used this verse to identify it with jesus. Maketh his son or daughter to pass through the fire see note on deuteronomy 12. Christ is promised, whom they must hearken to, deuteronomy 18. Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34. Deuteronomy 18 niv offerings for priests and levites the bible. Deuteronomy, hebrew devarim, words, fifth book of the old testament, written in the form of a farewell address by moses to the israelites before they entered the promised land of canaan. The book offers a restatement of the law for a new generation, rather than a. Read and study deuteronomy 18 with the verse by verse bible commentary hi, sign out. Biblical literature biblical literature deuteronomy. Wrath threatened against those that despise prophecy deuteronomy 18.
The rights and revenues of the church are settled, and rules given concerning the levites ministration and maintenance, deuteronomy 18. The passage of scripture that you note deuteronomy 18. The book of deuteronomy reiterates the law of moses to a new generation of israelites, who were soon to enter the promised land, following their long, 40year, wanderings in the wilderness. Christ, says ainsworth, was to be a man, and of the stock of the jews, by promise, because the people could not endure to hear the voice of god, deuteronomy 18. Deuteronomy chapter 18 comments king james version. The chapter concludes with a short paragraph regarding the question of how one was to tell the difference between true prophets from false prophets deuteronomy 18. Cnow this shall be the priests due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, either an ox or. Moses is a clear type of jesus christ in both of these offices. That god would put his words in his mouth, deuteronomy 18. What is the real meaning of deuteronomy chapter 18, verse 18. On the last page of the old testament, yah said in malachi 4. They shall eat the lords food offerings as their inheritance. What is the real meaning of deuteronomy chapter 18, verse 18 in. So moses wanted to address the concern of the israelites of how god would speak to them after his death.
Why would he say remember the law and then in the so called next book the new testament it. May 21, 2019 first let us see what it says in deuteronomy chapter 18, verse 18 in the bible. I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth. Please read the entire passage to understand the context of the message particularly exodus 20. Deuteronomy repetition of the law serves as a reminder to gods people about his covenant.
Yahweh will be his heritage, as he has promised him. Jesus and peter used this verse to identify it with jesus. So he was comforting them that god would send prophets just like him deuteronomy 18. Almighty god speaks to moses in book of deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18. Book of deuteronomy read, study bible verses online. Moses was the first person in generations that had spoken with god and he had a special relationship with god that was, and still remains today, unprecedented. Deuteronomy chapter 18 verse by verse bible commentary. Athe levitical priests, the whole tribe of levi, shall have no portion or inheritance with israel. In the book of deuteronomy chapter 18 verse 18, was jesus. Deuteronomy 8, new international version niv the bible app. Emphatic statements of what must or must not be done are connected with exhortations to fulfill these injunctions, pointing to the. Deuteronomy 18 the priests, the levitesall the tribe of levishall have no part nor inheritance with israel.
Deuteronomy 18 the levitical priests, all the tribe of. However, in this case, the passage emphasizes the office of prophet. Read and study deuteronomy 18 with the verse by verse bible commentary. The word deuteronomy meaning repetition of the law arose from a mistranslation in the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and the latin vulgate of a phrase in dt 17.
Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. Of the levites that come from any of the other cities, 68. The israelites must not copy the abominations of the former inhabitants, 9. Hence our saviour says, my doctrine is not mine originally, but his that sent me, john 7. Deuteronomy 18 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries. The laws are the central core and purport of the book of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy chapter 18 parallel hebrew old testament. Verses 15 the priests the levites, even all the tribe of levi, shall have no portion nor inheritance with israel. A levites portion that came to serve voluntarily, deuteronomy 18. Deuteronomy chapter 8 parallel hebrew old testament. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow israelites, and i will put my words in his mouth. How priests are supporteddivination, spiritualism, and the like are abominationsa prophet christ will arise like unto moses.
I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and i will put my words in his mouth. Deuteronomy 18 the levitical priests, all the tribe of levi, shall have no portion or inheritance with israel. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. They are couched in a hortatory, sermonic style that has led to their being categorized as preached law.
This summary of the book of deuteronomy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of deuteronomy. Bthey shall have no inheritance among their bcountrymen. Who is the prophet moses mentioned in deuteronomy 18. Deuteronomy chapter 19 1 the priests the levites, and all the tribe of levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with israel.
The caution against the idolatrous abominable customs of the heathen is repeated, deuteronomy 18. Net bible i will raise up a prophet like you for them from among their fellow. Deuteronomy chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new. What messages god had to send to the children of men he would send them by him, and give him full instructions what to say and do as a prophet. The promise contained in the 15th and 18th verses of this chapter has long been considered of the first importance in the controversies between the christians and jews. The priests and levites to have no inheritance, 1,2.