Deutéronome - Caput 29

Deutéronome 29.1 vocavitque Moses omnem Israhelem et dixit ad eos vos vidistis universa quae fecit Dominus coram vobis in terra Aegypti Pharaoni et omnibus servis eius universaeque terrae illius Deutéronome 29.2 temptationes magnas quas viderunt oculi tui signa illa portentaque ingentia Deutéronome 29.3 et non dedit Dominus vobis cor intellegens et oculos videntes et aures quae possint audire usque in praesentem diem Deutéronome 29.4 adduxi vos quadraginta annis per desertum non sunt adtrita vestimenta vestra nec calciamenta pedum tuorum vetustate consumpta sunt Deutéronome 29.5 panem non comedistis vinum et siceram non bibistis ut sciretis quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester Deutéronome 29.6 et venistis ad locum hunc egressusque est Seon rex Esebon et Og rex Basan occurrens nobis ad pugnam et percussimus eos Deutéronome 29.7 et tulimus terram eorum ac tradidimus possidendam Ruben et Gad et dimidiae tribui Manasse Deutéronome 29.9 vos statis hodie cuncti coram Domino Deo vestro principes vestri ac tribus et maiores natu atque doctores omnis populus Israhel Deutéronome 29.10 liberi et uxores vestrae et advena qui tecum moratur in castris exceptis lignorum caesoribus et his qui conportant aquas Deutéronome 29.11 ut transeas in foedere Domini Dei tui et in iureiurando quod hodie Dominus Deus tuus percutit tecum Deutéronome 29.12 ut suscitet te sibi in populum et ipse sit Deus tuus sicut locutus est tibi et sicut iuravit patribus tuis Abraham Isaac et Iacob Deutéronome 29.13 nec vobis solis ego hoc foedus ferio et haec iuramenta confirmo Deutéronome 29.14 sed cunctis praesentibus et absentibus Deutéronome 29.15 vos enim nostis ut habitaverimus in terra Aegypti et quomodo transierimus per medium nationum quas transeuntes Deutéronome 29.16 vidistis abominationes et sordes id est idola eorum lignum et lapidem argentum et aurum quae colebant Deutéronome 29.17 ne forte sit inter vos vir aut mulier familia aut tribus cuius cor aversum est hodie a Domino Deo vestro ut vadat et serviat diis illarum gentium et sit inter vos radix germinans fel et amaritudinem Deutéronome 29.19 et Dominus non ignoscat ei sed tunc quam maxime furor eius fumet et zelus contra hominem illum et sedeant super eo omnia maledicta quae scripta sunt in hoc volumine et deleat nomen eius sub caelo Deutéronome 29.20 et consumat eum in perditionem ex omnibus tribubus Israhel iuxta maledictiones quae in libro legis huius ac foederis continentur Deutéronome 29.21 dicetque sequens generatio et filii qui nascentur deinceps et peregrini qui de longe venerint videntes plagas terrae illius et infirmitates quibus eam adflixerit Dominus Deutéronome 29.22 sulphure et salis ardore conburens ita ut ultra non seratur nec virens quippiam germinet in exemplum subversionis Sodomae et Gomorrae Adamae et Seboim quas subvertit Dominus in ira et furore suo Deutéronome 29.23 et dicent omnes gentes quare sic fecit Dominus terrae huic quae est haec ira furoris eius inmensa Deutéronome 29.24 et respondebunt quia dereliquerunt pactum Domini quod pepigit cum patribus eorum quando eduxit eos de terra Aegypti Deutéronome 29.25 et servierunt diis alienis et adoraverunt eos quos nesciebant et quibus non fuerant adtributi Deutéronome 29.26 idcirco iratus est furor Domini contra terram istam ut induceret super eam omnia maledicta quae in hoc volumine scripta sunt Deutéronome 29.27 et eiecit eos de terra sua in ira et furore et indignatione maxima proiecitque in terram alienam sicut hodie conprobatur Deutéronome 29.28 Abscondita, Domino Deo nostro quae manifesta sunt nobis et filiis nostris usque in sempiternum ut faciamus universa verba legis hujus

Deutéronome : Caput 29

Reflection on Deuteronomy 29 and the Renewal of the Covenant Chapter 29 of the book of Deuteronomy marks a crucial moment in Israel's history. It is a solemn act in which Moses turns to the new generation of Israelites to renew their covenant with God before their entry into Canaan. This passage reminds us of Israel's long journey from Egypt, highlighting the miracles performed by God and the people's responsibility to their Creator. Preparation for Entry into Canaan Moses, as leader and prophet, prepares his people for this decisive step. He reminds them of God's mighty works so that they may remember their identity and calling. This renewal of the covenant is not just a ceremonial act, but a call to the personal commitment of every Israelite to God. Warning Against Idolatry In this chapter, Moses warns the people of the dangers of idolatry and the grave consequences that follow. He emphasizes that breaking the covenant leads to desolation and separation from God. This warning still resonates today, calling us to examine our own faithfulness to the covenant we have with the Lord. The Importance of Personal Commitment Deuteronomy 29 emphasizes the importance for each generation of making a personal commitment to God. This chapter invites us to reflect on our own commitment and to question our relationship with the Creator. Meditate with us on five biblical passages that enrich this essential theme.

Biblical Passages to Meditate On

Hebrews 8:8-9: "But God, rebuking the people, said, 'The days are coming,' declares the Lord, 'when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. ​​It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt. Because they have not kept my covenant, I have turned away from them,' declares the Lord."

2 Corinthians 3:14-16: "In fact, their minds are closed, for even today the same veil remains when people read the old covenant. It has not been removed, but only in Christ is it removed. Indeed, even today, when people read Moses, a veil covers their hearts. But when someone turns to the Lord, the veil is removed."

Acts 3:25: "You are the heirs of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors. He said to Abraham, 'In your descendants all the peoples of the earth will be blessed.'"

Jeremiah 31:31-32: "The days are coming," declares the Lord, "when I will make a new covenant with the children of Israel and with the children of Judah. ​​It will not be like the covenant I made with your ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt; because they have broken my covenant, even though I am their lord," declares the Lord.

Romans 9:4-5: "The people of Israel. Their mission is the adoption of children; to them belong the divine glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. These are the patriarchs, and from them comes the human lineage of Christ, who is God above all, blessed forever! Amen."

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to renew our commitment to God and to recognize the depth of the covenant He has established with His people. May each of us find the strength to walk in the faithfulness and light of this new covenant.