Deuteronomy 30:15
Deuteronomy 30:15 in Multiple Translations
See, I have set before you today life and goodness, as well as death and disaster.
¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
See, I have put before you today, life and good, and death and evil;
Listen! Today I've placed a choice before you: life and what's good, or death and what's evil.
Beholde, I haue set before thee this day life and good, death and euill,
'See, I have set before thee to-day life and good, and death and evil,
Behold, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and evil.
See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;
Consider that I have set before thee this day life and good, and on the other hand death and evil:
So listen! Today I am allowing you to choose between doing what is evil and doing what is good, between what will enable you to live for a long time and what will cause you to die while you are still young.
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Study Notes — Deuteronomy 30:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 30:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:15
Context — The Choice of Life or Death
15See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster.
16For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. 17But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 11:26 | See, today I am setting before you a blessing and a curse— |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 30:19 | I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, |
| 3 | 1 John 5:11–12 | And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. |
| 4 | Galatians 3:13–14 | Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:47 | For they are not idle words to you, because they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:1–14 | “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways. Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you. The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 30:1 | “When all these things come upon you—the blessings and curses I have set before you—and you call them to mind in all the nations to which the LORD your God has banished you, |
| 8 | Mark 16:16 | Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. |
| 9 | 1 John 3:23 | And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. |
| 10 | Galatians 5:6 | For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. All that matters is faith, expressed through love. |
Deuteronomy 30:15 Summary
Deuteronomy 30:15 tells us that God has given us a choice between two paths: one that leads to life and goodness, and another that leads to death and disaster. This choice is not just about our actions, but about the condition of our hearts and our relationship with God (as seen in Matthew 7:13-14). By choosing to follow God's ways and commandments, we can experience the blessings and goodness that He has in store for us, as promised in Psalm 16:11. This choice is not a one-time decision, but a daily commitment to seek and follow God's will for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have life and goodness set before us?
According to Deuteronomy 30:15, having life and goodness set before us means that God has provided a path for us to follow that leads to blessings and a fulfilling relationship with Him, as seen in Psalm 16:11 and Matthew 7:13-14.
Is the choice between life and death really ours to make?
Yes, as Deuteronomy 30:15 indicates, the choice between life and death, or goodness and disaster, is presented to us by God, and we must make a decision, as also emphasized in Joshua 24:15 and Proverbs 3:1-2.
How can we know which path is the right one to choose?
The right path is the one that aligns with God's commandments and ways, as stated in Deuteronomy 30:16, and is guided by His Word, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
What are the consequences of choosing death and disaster?
Choosing death and disaster, as warned in Deuteronomy 30:15, leads to separation from God and His blessings, resulting in spiritual death, as described in Romans 6:23 and Revelation 20:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am currently choosing between life and death, or goodness and disaster?
- How can I apply the principles of Deuteronomy 30:15 to my daily decisions and actions?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in my choice between life and death, and how can I strengthen my faith?
- In what ways can I seek God's guidance and wisdom to ensure I am choosing the path that leads to life and goodness?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:15
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15
Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:15
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What Is Your Choice? by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Deuteronomy 30 verse 19, where God presents a choice between life and death, blessing and cursing. The preacher emphasizes the importance of |
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The Message of Deuteronomy by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes in 'The Message of Deuteronomy' that God's love for humanity is the foundation of His governance, while man's love for God is the driving force behind |
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Obedience by Harold Vaughan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his lack of obedience as a child. He emphasizes the importance of immediate obedience to God's commands. The speaker then |
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Disciples Are God's Economists by Lane Adams | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the powerful leadership of Moses and the fear he instilled in the enemies of the Israelites. Despite being outnumbered, the Israelites were fe |
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Synopsis of the Books of the Bible - Deuteronomy by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby discusses the Book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing its moral warnings and the importance of Israel's obedience to God's commandments as they stand on the brink of Can |
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Deuteronomy 11:27 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of making a conscious choice between the blessings and curses set before us by God. He explains that God desires to bless our lives, but His b |
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Commentary Notes - Deuteronomy by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing its significance as 'The Second Law' given by Moses to the new generation of Israel before entering the promised la |







