Deuteronomy 10:2
Deuteronomy 10:2 in Multiple Translations
And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.”
And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
And I will write on the tables the words that were on the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
And I will put on the stones the words which were on the first stones which were broken by you, and you are to put them into the ark.
I will write the same words on the tablets that were on the first ones, which you broke. Then put them in the Ark.”
And I will write vpon the Tables ye wordes that were vpon the first Tables, which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the Arke.
and I write on the tables the words which were on the first tables, which thou hast broken, and thou hast placed them in the ark;
I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets which you broke, and you shall put them in the ark.”
And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou didst break, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
And I will write on the tables the words that were in them, which thou brokest before, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
I will write on those tablets the same words that I wrote on the first tablets, the ones that you broke. Then you can put them in the chest.’
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 10:2
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 10:2
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- Deuteronomy 10:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 10:2
Context — New Stone Tablets
2And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.”
3So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. 4And the LORD wrote on the tablets what had been written previously, the Ten Commandments that He had spoken to you on the mountain out of the fire on the day of the assembly. The LORD gave them to me,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 8:9 | There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 10:5 | and I went back down the mountain and placed the tablets in the ark I had made, as the LORD had commanded me; and there they have remained. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:13 | He declared to you His covenant, which He commanded you to follow—the Ten Commandments that He wrote on two tablets of stone. |
| 4 | Hebrews 9:4 | containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. |
| 5 | Exodus 40:20 | Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. |
| 6 | Exodus 25:16–22 | And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat. Set the mercy seat atop the ark, and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark. And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. |
Deuteronomy 10:2 Summary
This verse tells us that God wanted to give His people a second chance by replacing the broken stone tablets with a new set, which He Himself would write on. This shows us that God is a merciful and loving God who wants to be close to His people, as we see in Exodus 34:6-7. The new tablets would be placed in the ark, which was a special container that represented God's presence among His people. By doing this, God was reminding His people of the importance of obeying and honoring His Word, as commanded in Deuteronomy 4:2 and Psalm 119:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God want Moses to make a new set of stone tablets?
God wanted Moses to make a new set of stone tablets because the first set was broken, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:2, and He wanted to provide a new copy of the Ten Commandments, which were originally given in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
What is the significance of the ark in this verse?
The ark, also known as the Ark of the Covenant, was a sacred container where the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments were to be placed, as instructed in Deuteronomy 10:2, and it represented God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:10-22 and Hebrews 9:4.
Did Moses write on the tablets or did God?
According to Deuteronomy 10:2, God Himself would write on the new set of tablets, just as He did on the first set, as mentioned in Exodus 31:18 and Deuteronomy 9:10.
What can we learn from God's decision to replace the broken tablets?
God's decision to replace the broken tablets teaches us about His mercy and desire to restore and redeem His people, as seen in Psalm 103:8-12 and Romans 5:8, and it also highlights the importance of preserving and honoring God's Word, as commanded in Deuteronomy 4:2 and Revelation 22:18-19.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the concept of the ark and the stone tablets relate to our lives today, and what can we learn from it about worship and obedience?
- In what ways can we, like Moses, be instruments of God's redemption and restoration in our own communities and families?
- What are some ways we can honor and preserve God's Word in our own lives, and what are the consequences of neglecting or disobeying it?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 10:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 10:2
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 10:2
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:2
Sermons on Deuteronomy 10:2
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Be Not Borderers. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the call for Christians to move beyond being borderers—those who linger on the edges of faith without fully committing to God's promises. He draws paralle |
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The Law in the Hand of Christ. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on 'The Law in the Hand of Christ,' emphasizing that the ark of the covenant symbolizes Christ, who embodies the law and fulfills its demands. He explains how th |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 04 - Love & Righteousness by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of loving and encouraging one another, as words can hurt. He expresses a desire to share the teachings with the Pope, emphasiz |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the dual nature of Jesus Christ as both God and man. He highlights that while Jesus exhibited human characteristics such as tiredness, hunge |
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Substituted Standards by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, contrasting the true Christian experience with a mere religious practice. He illustrates |
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Study Notes - the Tabernacle by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the purpose and typology of the tabernacle, highlighting how God used offerings and rituals to mend the broken fellowship with sinful man. The tabernacl |
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The Pot of Manna by George Warnock | George Warnock delves into the significance of manna in the wilderness, highlighting how the people named it 'What is it?' as they did not fully understand its nature, but knew it |







