Deutéronome - Caput 10

Deutéronome 10.1 in tempore illo dixit Dominus ad me dola tibi duas tabulas lapideas sicut priores fuerunt et ascende ad me in montem faciesque arcam ligneam Deutéronome 10.2 et scribam in tabulis verba quae fuerunt in his quas ante confregisti ponesque eas in arca Deutéronome 10.3 feci igitur arcam de lignis setthim cumque dolassem duas tabulas lapideas instar priorum ascendi in montem habens eas in manibus Deutéronome 10.4 scripsitque in tabulis iuxta id quod prius scripserat verba decem quae locutus est Dominus ad vos in monte de medio ignis quando populus congregatus est et dedit eas mihi Deutéronome 10.5 reversusque de monte descendi et posui tabulas in arcam quam feceram quae hucusque ibi sunt sicut mihi praecepit Dominus Deutéronome 10.6 filii autem Israhel castra moverunt ex Beroth filiorum Iacan in Musera ubi Aaron mortuus ac sepultus est pro quo sacerdotio functus est filius eius Eleazar Deutéronome 10.7 inde venerunt in Gadgad de quo loco profecti castrametati sunt in Ietabatha in terra aquarum atque torrentium Deutéronome 10.8 eo tempore separavit tribum Levi ut portaret arcam foederis Domini et staret coram eo in ministerio ac benediceret in nomine illius usque in praesentem diem Deutéronome 10.9 quam ob rem non habuit Levi partem neque possessionem cum fratribus suis quia ipse Dominus possessio eius est sicut promisit ei Dominus Deus tuus Deutéronome 10.10 ego autem steti in monte sicut prius quadraginta diebus ac noctibus exaudivitque me Dominus etiam hac vice et te perdere noluit Deutéronome 10.11 dixitque mihi vade et praecede populum ut ingrediatur et possideat terram quam iuravi patribus eorum ut traderem eis Deutéronome 10.12 et nunc Israhel quid Dominus Deus tuus petit a te nisi ut timeas Dominum Deum tuum et ambules in viis eius et diligas eum ac servias Domino Deo tuo in toto corde tuo et in tota anima tua Deutéronome 10.13 custodiasque mandata Domini et caerimonias eius quas ego hodie praecipio ut bene sit tibi Deutéronome 10.14 en Domini Dei tui caelum est et caelum caeli terra et omnia quae in ea sunt Deutéronome 10.15 et tamen patribus tuis conglutinatus est Dominus et amavit eos elegitque semen eorum post eos id est vos de cunctis gentibus sicut hodie conprobatur Deutéronome 10.16 circumcidite igitur praeputium cordis vestri et cervicem vestram ne induretis amplius Deutéronome 10.17 quia Dominus Deus vester ipse est Deus deorum et Dominus dominantium Deus magnus et potens et terribilis qui personam non accipit nec munera Deutéronome 10.18 facit iudicium pupillo et viduae amat peregrinum et dat ei victum atque vestitum Deutéronome 10.19 et vos ergo amate peregrinos quia et ipsi fuistis advenae in terra Aegypti Deutéronome 10.20 Dominum Deum tuum timebis et ei servies ipsi adherebis iurabisque in nomine illius Deutéronome 10.21 ipse est laus tua et Deus tuus qui fecit tibi haec magnalia et terribilia quae viderunt oculi tui Deutéronome 10.22 in septuaginta animabus descenderunt patres tui in Aegyptum et ecce nunc multiplicavit te Dominus Deus tuus sicut astra caeli

Deutéronome : Caput 10

Reflection on Deuteronomy Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of the book of Deuteronomy powerfully reminds us of the call to faithfulness to God. It questions how Israel, and by extension ourselves, should respond to God's unconditional love. This foundational text evokes the restoration of the tablets of the law, presents the responsibilities of the Levites, and calls for a circumcision of the heart.

The Greatness and Impartiality of God

This chapter highlights the greatness of God as well as His impartiality. It also reminds us of the importance of love for foreigners and of fear and obedience to the Lord. These themes are essential to understanding our commitment as Christians.

Five Resonant Bible Passages

To deepen our reflection, let's examine five biblical passages that resonate with the central themes of this inspiring chapter.

Acts 13:17

"The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors and made them a great nation during their time in Egypt; with great power he brought them out of that land." This verse echoes the historical summary of Deuteronomy 10:22, highlighting the growth of Israel in Egypt.

Romans 2:28-29

"There is no Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision a Jew who is merely outward and physical. No! A Jew is one who is one inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written law. For them, praise does not come from men, but from God." Here Paul develops the theme of circumcision of the heart mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:16.

1 Peter 1:17

"Since you call the one who judges each person's works impartially Father, conduct yourselves on this earth with fear." Peter reflects on God's impartiality as mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:17.

James 1:27

"The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and undefiled is this: to care for orphans and widows in their troubles and not to be corrupted by the world." James echoes God's concern for orphans and widows mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:18. Colossians 3:11 In this new life, there is no longer any distinction between Greeks and Jews, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarians and Scythians, slaves and free, but Christ is everything and is in everyone. Here Paul expands the love of God for foreigners mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:19, including it for all peoples in Christ.

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to renew our commitment to God, to live in obedience, and to love our neighbor as He loves us.