Book of Deuteronomy
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The fifth book of the Old Testament: "Book of Deuteronomy" is the name of the fifth book in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible and the Hebrew Tanakh. It presents a restatement and elaboration of the Mosaic Law to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The laws in the Book of Deuteronomy form a core part of the covenant.
- Scholars often study the Book of Deuteronomy for its theological themes.
- The sermon was based on a passage from the Book of Deuteronomy.
Advanced Usage
- "Deuteronomic": Pertaining to or characteristic of the Book of Deuteronomy or its teachings.
- The Deuteronomic code influenced later biblical writers.
Variants and Related Words
- Deuteronomy: The common shortened name for the Book of Deuteronomy.
- We are reading Deuteronomy in our scripture class.
Synonyms
- The Fifth Book of Moses: Another traditional name for this book.
- Devarim: The Hebrew name for the Book of Deuteronomy, meaning "Words".
Noun
- the fifth book of the Old Testament; contains a second statement of Mosaic law