from δέυτερος, _second_, and νομὸς, _law_; the last book of
the Pentateuch or five books of Moses. As its name imports, it contains
a repetition of the civil and moral law, which was a second time
delivered by Moses, with some additions and explanations, as well to
impress it more forcibly upon the Israelites in general, as in
particular for the benefit of those who, being born in the wilderness,
were not present at the first promulgation of the law. It contains also
a recapitulation of the several events which had befallen the Israelites
since their departure from Egypt, with severe reproaches for their past
misconduct, and earnest exhortations to future obedience. The Messiah is
explicitly foretold in this book; and there are many remarkable
predictions interspersed in it, particularly in the twenty-eighth,
thirtieth, thirty-second, and thirty-third chapters, relative to the
future condition of the Jews. The book of Deuteronomy finishes with an
account of the death of Moses, which is supposed to have been added by
his successor, Joshua.
the Pentateuch or five books of Moses. As its name imports, it contains
a repetition of the civil and moral law, which was a second time
delivered by Moses, with some additions and explanations, as well to
impress it more forcibly upon the Israelites in general, as in
particular for the benefit of those who, being born in the wilderness,
were not present at the first promulgation of the law. It contains also
a recapitulation of the several events which had befallen the Israelites
since their departure from Egypt, with severe reproaches for their past
misconduct, and earnest exhortations to future obedience. The Messiah is
explicitly foretold in this book; and there are many remarkable
predictions interspersed in it, particularly in the twenty-eighth,
thirtieth, thirty-second, and thirty-third chapters, relative to the
future condition of the Jews. The book of Deuteronomy finishes with an
account of the death of Moses, which is supposed to have been added by
his successor, Joshua.