Deuteronomy 30:19-20
New English Translation
19 Today I invoke heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live! 20 I also call on you[a] to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually[b] in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
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- Deuteronomy 30:20 tn The words “I also call on you” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. In the Hebrew text vv. 19-20 are one long sentence, which the translation divides into two.
- Deuteronomy 30:20 tn Heb “he is your life and the length of your days to live.”
Deuteronomy 30:19-20
New International Version
19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you(A) that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.(B) Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love(C) the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life,(D) and he will give(E) you many years in the land(F) he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
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