Deuteronomy 10:3
Deuteronomy 10:3 in Multiple Translations
So 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.
And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having the two tables in mine hand.
So I made an ark of acacia wood, and hewed two tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having the two tables in my hand.
So I made an ark of hard wood, and had two stones cut like the others, and went up the mountain with the stones in my hands.
I made an Ark out of acacia wood, cut out two stone tablets like the first ones, and went up the mountain carrying them.
And I made an Arke of Shittim wood, and hewed two Tables of stone like vnto the first, and went vp into the Mountaine, and the two Tables in mine hand.
and I make an ark of shittim wood, and grave two tables of stone like the first, and go up to the mount, and the two tables in my hand.
So I made an ark of acacia wood, and cut two stone tablets like the first, and went up onto the mountain, having the two tablets in my hand.
And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like the first, and ascended the mount, having the two tables in my hand.
And I made an ark of setim wood And when I had hewn two tables of stone like the former, I went up into the mount, having them in my hands.
“So I made a chest. I used wood from an acacia tree to make it. Then I cut two tablets of stone like the first ones, and I went up the mountain carrying the tablets.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 10:3
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 10:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 10:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 10:3
Context — New Stone Tablets
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, 5and 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 34:4 | So Moses chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals. He rose early in the morning, and taking the two stone tablets in his hands, he went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 2 | Exodus 37:1–9 | Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. Then he made poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it. He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. He made 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 had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat. |
| 3 | Exodus 25:10 | And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. |
| 4 | Exodus 25:5 | ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 10:1 | At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, come up to Me on the mountain, and make an ark of wood. |
Deuteronomy 10:3 Summary
In Deuteronomy 10:3, Moses is obeying God's command to make a new ark and chisel out two new stone tablets, just like the first ones. This is because the first set of tablets was broken when Moses got angry at the Israelites for worshiping a false god, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:17. Moses' actions show us the importance of obeying God and being prepared to receive His Word, as seen in Psalm 119:105. By following God's instructions, Moses is able to restore the covenant between God and the Israelites, which is a powerful reminder of God's love and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of making a new ark of acacia wood in Deuteronomy 10:3?
The new ark was made to house the new stone tablets that God would write on, as instructed in Deuteronomy 10:1-2, similar to the original ark made in Exodus 25:10-22 to hold the first set of tablets.
Why did Moses have to chisel out two new stone tablets like the originals?
Moses had to make new tablets because the first set was broken when he threw them down in anger at the Israelites' idolatry, as recorded in Deuteronomy 9:17, and God instructed him to make new ones in Deuteronomy 10:1.
What is the significance of Moses going up the mountain with the two tablets in his hands?
Moses going up the mountain with the tablets in his hands signifies his obedience to God's command in Deuteronomy 10:1 and his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites, similar to his role in Exodus 19:3-25 and Exodus 24:12-18.
How does this event relate to the covenant between God and the Israelites?
This event is a renewal of the covenant between God and the Israelites, as God rewrites the Ten Commandments on the new tablets, reaffirming His promises and expectations, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:4 and Exodus 34:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does Moses' obedience to God's instructions in Deuteronomy 10:3 teach us about our own relationship with God?
- How can we, like Moses, prepare ourselves to receive God's Word and instructions in our lives?
- What does the image of Moses carrying the tablets up the mountain evoke in terms of our own spiritual journeys and the weight of responsibility to follow God's commands?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of obedience and renewal seen in Deuteronomy 10:3 to our own lives and relationships with God?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 10:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 10:3
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 10:3
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:3
Sermons on Deuteronomy 10:3
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 103 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker uses a personal anecdote about helping his four-year-old son build a Lego airplane to illustrate the idea that life can seem overwhelming and confusing, |
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The Tabernacle 09 Mercy Seat-Cheribum by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the uncertainty and questions that arise in life. They ponder why certain things happen and why they cannot fully understand them. The sermo |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:10-19 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the construction of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat in the tabernacle. He explains that the Ark was made of chitim wood and overla |
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Hebrews 1, 2 & 3 - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking again at Jesus and understanding the greatness of Christ. The speaker encourages the audience to recognize that the |
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Bringing Back the Ark by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various instances in the Bible where God intervened in the affairs of humanity. He starts with the story of Adam and Eve being expelled from |
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Soaring 2 - Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings in the Old Testament. The story is about a little bundle that learns to fly and soar without moving its |
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The Ark of the Covenant by George Warnock | George Warnock emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant and the mercy seat as God's dwelling place, illustrating how God initiates a relationship with humanity from H |







