Deuteronomy

/ˌdutəˈrɑnəmi/ noun

Definition

The fifth book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, containing Moses' final speeches to the Israelites.

Etymology

From Greek 'deuteronomion' meaning 'second law', from 'deuteros' (second) and 'nomos' (law). The name refers to the book's restatement of laws given earlier in the Torah.

Kelly Says

Despite its Greek name meaning 'second law', Deuteronomy presents itself as Moses' farewell address, not a legal code! It's structured more like an ancient treaty between a king and his people than a traditional law book.

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