Deuteronomy 27:1-10

GOD’S WORD Translation

Write the Law on Stones

27 Moses and the leaders of Israel told the people, “Obey every command I’m giving you today.

² “The day you cross the Jordan River and enter the land that the Lord your God is giving you, set up some large stones and cover them with plaster. ³ The Lord God of your ancestors is giving you a land flowing with milk and honey, as he promised you. After you’re in that land, write all the words of these teachings on the stones. ⁴ After you cross the Jordan River, set up these stones on Mount Ebal, and cover them with plaster, following the command I’m giving you today. ⁵ Build an altar of stones there dedicated to the Lord your God. Don’t use an iron chisel on the stones. ⁶ You must use uncut stones to build the altar of the Lord your God. Sacrifice burnt offerings on it to the Lord your God. ⁷ Sacrifice fellowship offerings, eat them there, and enjoy yourselves in the presence of the Lord your God. ⁸ Write clearly and carefully all the words of these teachings on the stones you set up.”

⁹ Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, “Be quiet and listen, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God. ¹⁰ Obey the Lord your God and follow his commands and laws which I’m giving you today.”