Deuteronomy 31:22
Deuteronomy 31:22 in Multiple Translations
So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.
¶ Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel.
So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel.
So that same day Moses made this song, teaching it to the children of Israel.
Right then Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.
Moses therefore wrote this song the same day and taught it the children of Israel.
And Moses writeth this song on that day, and doth teach it the sons of Israel,
So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the children of Israel.
Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the children of Israel.
Moses therefore wrote the canticle and taught it to the children of Israel.
So on the day that Yahweh gave Moses/me this song, he/I wrote it down, and he/I taught it to the Israeli people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 31:22
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Deuteronomy 31:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּכְתֹּ֥ב
מֹשֶׁ֛ה
אֶת
הַ/שִּׁירָ֥ה
הַ/זֹּ֖את
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
הַ/ה֑וּא
וַֽ/יְלַמְּדָ֖/הּ
אֶת
בְּנֵ֥י
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יִּכְתֹּ֥ב
kâthab
H3789
to write
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֛ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שִּׁירָ֥ה
shîyr
H7892
song
Art | N-cs
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
וַֽ/יְלַמְּדָ֖/הּ
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 31:22
וַ/יִּכְתֹּ֥ב
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
מֹשֶׁ֛ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שִּׁירָ֥ה
shîyr
H7892
"song"
Art | N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
בַּ/יּ֣וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וַֽ/יְלַמְּדָ֖/הּ
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 31:22
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Context — God Commissions Joshua
20When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant.
21And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.”
22So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites.
23Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” 24When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 31:19 | Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 31:9 | So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. |
Deuteronomy 31:22 Summary
This verse shows us that Moses was a faithful servant of God, who immediately obeyed God's instructions to write down a song and teach it to the Israelites, as a way of reminding them of their covenant with God and warning them of the dangers of rebellion, similar to the warnings in Deuteronomy 8:11-20 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. By doing so, Moses demonstrated his trust in God's plan and his desire to pass down spiritual truths to future generations, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and 2 Timothy 2:2. This verse encourages us to be faithful and obedient, just like Moses, and to use music and song as a way of remembering and testifying to God's faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 40:1-3 and Ephesians 5:19. By following Moses' example, we can deepen our own relationship with God and leave a lasting legacy for those who come after us, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:19-25 and 1 John 1:5-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses write down the song on that very day?
Moses wrote down the song that very day because the Lord had just given him a vision of the Israelites' future rebellion and He wanted the song to serve as a witness against them, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:21, and also to remind them of their covenant with God, similar to the covenant renewal in Exodus 24:7-8 and Deuteronomy 5:2-3
What is the significance of the song in Deuteronomy 31:22?
The song in Deuteronomy 31:22 is significant because it would testify against the Israelites when they turned away from God and worshipped other gods, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 31:20, and would also remind them of God's faithfulness and their own rebellion, as seen in other songs of testimony like Exodus 15:1-21
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the chapter, as it marks the transition from God's prophecy of the Israelites' future rebellion to the commissioning of Joshua and the transfer of leadership, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:23, and is also connected to the writing of the law in Deuteronomy 31:24, highlighting the importance of remembering and following God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 8:1-6
What can we learn from Moses' actions in this verse?
We can learn from Moses' actions in this verse the importance of obedience and faithfulness, as he immediately wrote down the song and taught it to the Israelites, demonstrating his trust in God's plan, similar to the obedience of Abraham in Genesis 22:1-19, and highlighting the value of passing down spiritual truths to future generations, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8
Reflection Questions
- What role does music and song play in my own spiritual journey, and how can I use it to remember and testify to God's faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 40:1-3 and Ephesians 5:19?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, immediately respond to God's promptings and instructions, even when they are difficult or challenging, as seen in Exodus 3:1-4:17 and Isaiah 6:1-13?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be reminded of God's covenant with me and my own tendency to rebel against Him, and what steps can I take to remain faithful, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:19-25 and 1 John 1:5-10?
- What are some ways that I can pass down spiritual truths and values to the next generation, as Moses did with the Israelites, and what legacy do I want to leave behind, as seen in Psalm 71:17-18 and 2 Timothy 2:2?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 31:22
Moses therefore wrote this song the same day,.... The same day it was dictated to him by divine inspiration; he wrote it, as Josephus says (d), "in hexameter verse, which he left in the holy Bible or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 31:22
For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware unto their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they shall have eaten and filled themselves, and waxen fat; then will they
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:22
Deuteronomy 31:22 Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel.Ver. 22. And taught it the children.] “ Metra parant animos, pristina cornmemorant. ”
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 31:22
22. See Deuteronomy 31:19.
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Evangelism Conference - Part 2 by Henry Blackaby | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the songs we sing in worship. He shares his experience of being moved to tears by the hymns that describe the mighty deeds |
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The Standing Ordinances of Religion by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches about the importance of adhering to the Standing Ordinances of Religion, emphasizing the perpetuation of doctrines through ordinances, the embodiment of unseen |