Bible Strands
Deuteronomy 5:2
The LORD our God made a covenant with us at Horeb.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses summons the assembled Israelites to hear the statutes and ordinances. He then declares that the divine agreement was established directly with this living generation rather than their ancestors.
The words — The Hebrew כָּרַ֥ת (ka.Rat) translates as "he made" or "cut," paired with בְּרִ֖ית (be.Rit) "a covenant." The phrase בְּ/חֹרֵֽב (be./cho.Rev) locates this event at Horeb.
The thread — The text warns against forgetting this covenant in Deuteronomy 4:23 and links to Exodus 19:5 and Exodus 24:8 regarding covenant obedience and ratification.
Why it lands — The verse asserts that the covenant applies directly to the people present at Horeb, not merely to their forefathers. It requires the reader to acknowledge personal responsibility for the terms and to observe them carefully.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 4:23 Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.
- Exodus 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.
- Exodus 24:8 So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
- Hebrews 8:6 Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
- Hebrews 9:19 For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people,