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Deuteronomy, 30

1. 'And when all these words have come true for you -- the blessing and the curse, which I have offered you -- if you meditate on them in your heart wherever among the nations Yahweh your God has driven you,

1. And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call [them] to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee,

2. if you return to Yahweh your God, if with all your heart and with all your soul you obey his voice, you and your children, in everything that I am laying down for you today,

2. And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul;

3. then Yahweh your God will bring back your captives, he will have pity on you and gather you back from all the peoples among whom Yahweh your God has scattered you.

3. That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

4. Should you have been banished to the very sky's end, Yahweh your God will gather you again even from there, will come there to reclaim you

4. If [any] of thine be driven out unto the outmost [parts] of heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee:

5. and bring you back to the country which belonged to your ancestors, so that you may possess it in your turn, and be made prosperous there and more numerous than your ancestors.

5. And the LORD thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do thee good, and multiply thee above thy fathers.

6. 'Yahweh your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, so that you will love Yahweh your God with all your heart and soul, and so will live.

6. And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.

7. Yahweh your God will make all these curses recoil on your foes and on your enemies who have persecuted you.

7. And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee.

8. And once again you will obey the voice of Yahweh your God and you will put all his commandments into practice, which I am laying down for you today.

8. And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day.

9. Yahweh your God will make you prosper in all your labours, in the offspring of your body, in the yield of your cattle and in the yield of your soil. For once again Yahweh will delight in your prosperity as he used to take delight in the prosperity of your ancestors,

9. And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:

10. if you obey the voice of Yahweh your God, by keeping his commandments and decrees written in the book of this Law, and if you return to Yahweh your God with all your heart and soul.

10. If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, [and] if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.

11. 'For this Law which I am laying down for you today is neither obscure for you nor beyond your reach.

11. For this commandment which I command thee this day, it [is] not hidden from thee, neither [is] it far off.

12. It is not in heaven, so that you need to wonder, "Who will go up to heaven for us and bring it down to us, so that we can hear and practise it?"

12. It [is] not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

13. Nor is it beyond the seas, so that you need to wonder, "Who will cross the seas for us and bring it back to us, so that we can hear and practise it?"

13. Neither [is] it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

14. No, the word is very near to you, it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to put into practice.

14. But the word [is] very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

15. 'Look, today I am offering you life and prosperity, death and disaster.

15. See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

16. If you obey the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I am laying down for you today, if you love Yahweh your God and follow his ways, if you keep his commandments, his laws and his customs, you will live and grow numerous, and Yahweh your God will bless you in the country which you are about to enter and make your own.

16. In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

17. But if your heart turns away, if you refuse to listen, if you let yourself be drawn into worshipping other gods and serving them,

17. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

18. I tell you today, you will most certainly perish; you will not live for long in the country which you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess.

18. I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, [and that] ye shall not prolong [your] days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

19. Today, I call heaven and earth to witness against you: I am offering you life or death, blessing or curse. Choose life, then, so that you and your descendants may live,

19. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20. in the love of Yahweh your God, obeying his voice, holding fast to him; for in this your life consists, and on this depends the length of time that you stay in the country which Yahweh swore to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob that he would give them.'

20. That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, [and] that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he [is] thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



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Footnotes:

30:1-3 - God promises to restore Israel after repentance. This passage demonstrates God's mercy, who is always willing to receive the repentant and restore fellowship with His people (see also Joel 2:12-13 and 1 John 1:9).

30:4-6 - The promise of a new heart and a new life highlights the spiritual transformation God offers. This renewal is essential for true obedience and a relationship with God (see also Ezekiel 36:26-27 and 2 Corinthians 5:17).

30:11-14 - Moses affirms that God's law is not unattainable, but accessible to all. This emphasis on the practicality of God's law emphasizes that He desires all to know and obey Him (see also Romans 10:8-10 and Psalm 119:105).

30:15-20 - The choice between life and death, blessings and curses, is presented to the people. This passage emphasizes the importance of free will and the consequences of our choices in relation to God (see also Joshua 24:15 and Galatians 6:8).

30:19-20 - The decision to love and serve God results in life and prosperity. This idea highlights the connection between obedience to God and the blessings He promises His people (see also John 10:10 and James 1:25).

Verses related to Deuteronomy, 30:

Deuteronomy chapter 30 offers hope of restoration and choice of life. How does God promise redemption after judgment? This compassionate text envisions Israel's repentance in exile and subsequent restoration by God. The chapter culminates with a powerful call to choose life and blessing. Deuteronomy 30 reveals God's merciful heart and human responsibility in the covenant. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that illuminate the themes of repentance and restoration in this inspiring chapter.

Romans 10:6-8: "But the righteousness that comes from faith says, 'Do not say in your heart, Who will ascend into heaven?' (that is, to make Christ descend) or 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (that is, to make Christ rise from the dead). But what does she say? 'The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart', that is, the word of faith that we are proclaiming." - Paul quotes Deuteronomy 30:12-14, applying it to the gospel message.

Jeremiah 32:40: "I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will make them fear me from the heart, so that they will never turn away from me." - This promise from Jeremiah echoes the promise of restoration and blessing in Deuteronomy 30:1-10.

Ezekiel 36:26-27: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will take away your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my Spirit within you and lead you to act according to my decrees and faithfully obey my laws." - This prophecy of Ezekiel reflects the promise of heart transformation mentioned in Deuteronomy 30:6.

John 14:15: "If you love me, you will obey my commandments." - This teaching of Jesus echoes the call to loving obedience in Deuteronomy 30:16, 20.

Galatians 3:19: "What then was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the Seed came to whom the promise was made, and it was promulgated through angels, by the hand of a mediator." - Paul reflects on the purpose of the law, which is central to Deuteronomy 30, in light of its fulfillment in Christ.

FAQ:

What did God promise in Deuteronomy 30 to those who repented?

God promised to restore His people and bless them if they would repent and return to following His commandments with all their heart and soul. (Deuteronomy 30:3-5)

What is the role of the choice between life and death in Deuteronomy 30?

God offers His people the choice between life and death, blessing and curse, and encourages them to choose life by obeying His commandments. (Deuteronomy 30:19-20)

How does God describe His law in Deuteronomy 30?

God describes His law as accessible and near, not distant or difficult, allowing everyone to keep it and choose life. (Deuteronomy 30:11-14)

What is God's promise about the future of the Israelites?

God promises that after obedience and repentance, He will gather and bless the Israelites, restoring their promised land and prospering them. (Deuteronomy 30:4-5)

What is the importance of love for God according to Deuteronomy 30?

Love for God is fundamental to obeying His commandments and living according to His will, ensuring a full and blessed life. (Deuteronomy 30:6, 16)


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