Deuteronomy 31:26

Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 31:26

BSB

"Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you.

AKJV

Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against you.

CPDV

"Take this book, and place it inside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, so that it may be there as a testimony against you.

ERV

Take this book of the law, and put it by the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.

NHEB

"Take this book of the law, and put it by the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against you.

SMT

Take the book of this law and put it at the side of the ark of the covenant of Jehovah your God, and it was there for a witness against thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 31:26

TakeH3947VerbthisbookH5612ofthelawH8451Noun FeminineandputH7760VerbitinthesideH6654Noun MasculineofthearkH727Noun MasculineofthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameyourGodH430Noun MasculinethatitmaybethereforawitnessH5707Noun Masculineagainstthee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 31:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 31:26

Summary

Law book secured as perpetual testimony

Place

Ark of covenant

Event

Law book preserved as witness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC