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Deuteronomy 31:30

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 31:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Moses spake in the ears of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were finished.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Moses spake in the ears of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were finished.
Deuteronomy 31:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against Jehovah; and how much more after my death?
28Assemble unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to witness against them.
29For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do that which is evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.
30And Moses spake in the ears of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were finished.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel, etc.] Not in the hearing of the whole body of the people, and every individual thereof; no man could be able to speak to such a numerous congregation, as that they should hear him; but in the hearing of their heads and representatives, the elders of their tribes and officers, ordered to be gathered together for this purpose, (<053128>Deuteronomy 31:28); the words of this song, until they were ended; which song is recorded in the following chapter, (<053201>Deuteronomy 32:1-43).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“31:30–32:47 In ancient times, the validity of a treaty arrangement between individuals or nations was secured by both parties’ vows. Israel’s promise was in the song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19-22). When Israel sang the song (presumably as part of a regular covenant-renewal ceremony; 31:21), they invoked upon themselves the covenant’s judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Deu 4:5; Joh 12:49; Act 20:27; Heb 3:2, Heb 3:5 Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 32”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Deu 31:30 forms the introduction to the rehearsal of the ode. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 32”
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