Deuteronomy 31:2

Deuteronomy 31:2 Meaning and Explanation

And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

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Moses states his age and inability to lead Israel into Canaan.

The Context of Deuteronomy 31:2

Moses acknowledges his age and God's prohibition on him entering Canaan.

What Does Deuteronomy 31:2 Mean?

At 120 years old, Moses declares his physical limits have reached their end. Though scripture notes he retained strength and sight (Deuteronomy 34:7), he acknowledges the natural boundary of his earthly role and mission with Israel.

The LORD has explicitly forbidden him from crossing Jordan—a consequence of his disobedience at Meribah (Numbers 20:12). This acceptance models submission to divine will even in disappointment, marking the end of an era for both Moses and the nation.

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What does Deuteronomy 31:2 mean?

Moses states his age and inability to lead Israel into Canaan.

What is the context of Deuteronomy 31:2?

Moses acknowledges his age and God's prohibition on him entering Canaan.

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