Deuteronomy 10 Chapter Introduction

Structure and Formatting

This chapter continues Moses’ second speech, which began in chapter five.

1. Yahweh writes the commandments on stone tablets again (1–5)
2. Aaron dies, the priesthood continues, and the special role of the Levites (6–9)
3. Yahweh listens to Moses and does not destroy the Israelites (10–11)
4. Moses encourages the Israelites to obey Yahweh (12–22)

Structure and Formatting

This chapter is a continuation of the previous chapter.

Translation Issues in This Chapter

“you” and “your” singular and plural

When Moses is addressing the Israelites, he uses both the singular and plural forms of “you.”

• In verse 10 “you” is singular.
• In verses 12–14 “you” and “your” are singular.
• In verse 15 see the note.
• In verses 17–19 “you” and “your” are plural.
• In verses 20–22 “you” and “your” are singular.

Although Moses is speaking to all the Israelites, he sometimes addresses them as “you” singular. If the singular forms of these pronouns would not be natural in your language, you could use the plural forms in your translation. (See: writing-pronouns and figs-youcrowd)