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Deuteronomy 32:47

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 32:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
Deuteronomy 32:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun.
45And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel;
46And he said unto them, Set your heart unto all the words which I testify unto you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, [even] all the words of this law.
47For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.
48And Jehovah spake unto Moses that selfsame day, saying,
49Get thee up into this mountain of Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession;
50and die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people:
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal references. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Deuteronomy 32". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/deuteronomy-32.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Not vain - It is not an unprofitable or contemptible work I advise you to, but well worthy of your most serious care. Deuteronomy 32:48”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“32:47 they are your life: Obeying the Lord’s words brings life (see 8:3; 30:20). • long life: This promise does not guarantee individual longevity and certainly not immortality; it is about Israel’s long tenure in the Land of Promise.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Deu 30:19; Lev 18:5; Pro 3:1, Pro 3:2, Pro 3:18, Pro 3:22, Pro 4:22; Isa 45:19; Mat 6:33; Rom 10:5, Rom 10:6; Ti1 4:8, Ti1 6:6-8; Pe1 3:10-12; Pe2 1:3, Pe2 1:16; Rev 22:14 Deuteronomy 32:48”
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