Deuteronomy 10:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will inscribe the same commandments on new tablets, which Moses must place in the ark.
The Context of Deuteronomy 10:2
God outlines His part (writing the commandments) and Moses' part (placing them in the ark).
What Does Deuteronomy 10:2 Mean?
The content of the covenant is unchanged—the same Ten Commandments written by God's finger. This emphasizes that the Law itself is permanent and binding, regardless of human failure or the need to begin again.
Moses is given a clear action: receive the tablets and secure them in the ark. This partnership between God's provision and human obedience shapes the renewal of the covenant relationship.
Deuteronomy 10:2 in the Original Language
brakest (שָׁבַר, shabar) — to break, shatter; refers to Moses breaking the first tablets in response to Israel's sin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 10:2
What does Deuteronomy 10:2 mean?
God will inscribe the same commandments on new tablets, which Moses must place in the ark.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 10:2?
God outlines His part (writing the commandments) and Moses' part (placing them in the ark).