Deuteronomy 34:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD Himself buries Moses in a secret valley grave that remains unknown to this day.
The Context of Deuteronomy 34:6
The LORD personally buries Moses and keeps his burial place hidden.
What Does Deuteronomy 34:6 Mean?
An extraordinary detail: the LORD Himself attends to Moses' burial in an unmarked tomb near Bethpeor. The location is deliberately concealed and preserved secret throughout history. This unique treatment honors Moses while preventing his grave from becoming a shrine or object of idolatry.
The phrase 'unto this day' suggests the text was written long after these events, with no discovery of Moses' tomb ever occurring. The mystery of his resting place is itself a form of reverence—his person is protected from deification or desecration, and his legacy rests on his words and law, not on a physical site.
Deuteronomy 34:6 in the Original Language
sepulchre (קְבוּרָה, qeburah), 'grave' — the place of burial or entombment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 34:6
What does Deuteronomy 34:6 mean?
The LORD Himself buries Moses in a secret valley grave that remains unknown to this day.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 34:6?
The LORD personally buries Moses and keeps his burial place hidden.