Deuteronomy 26:16 meaning and explanation
The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these statutes and ordinances. You must be careful to follow them with all your heart and with all your soul.
Deuteronomy 26:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Moses is speaking to the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they cross into Canaan. After the long covenant ceremony of the previous verses, he draws the whole law to a point: God commands these statutes and ordinances "this day," not as distant ancient rules but as a present claim on the people.
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