World English Bible
Deuteronomy 4:5
“Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the midst of the land where you go in to possess it.”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 4
Your eyes have seen what Yahweh did because of Baal Peor; for all the men who followed Baal Peor, Yahweh your God has destroyed them from the midst of you.
But you who did cling to Yahweh your God are all alive this day.
Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the midst of the land where you go in to possess it.
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as Yahweh our God is whenever we call on him?
About Deuteronomy
Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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