Deuteronomy 9:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD delivered unto me two tables of stone written with the finger of God; and on them was written according to all the words, which the LORD spake with you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God wrote the covenant words with His finger on stone tablets, recording all the words He spoke at Sinai.
The Context of Deuteronomy 9:10
God inscribed the covenant words directly on stone tablets with His finger.
What Does Deuteronomy 9:10 Mean?
The two stone tablets were written by the finger of God—a direct act of divine inscription, not human authorship. The tablets contained all the words God spoke at Sinai when the people assembled at the mountain amid fire and thunder. This direct writing emphasizes the covenant's divine origin and authority.
The phrase 'written with the finger of God' underscores that these words are not Moses's interpretation but God's direct communication preserved in stone. The tablets represent the permanent, unchanging covenant that God made with Israel in that sacred assembly moment.
Deuteronomy 9:10 in the Original Language
etzba (אֶצְבַּע), 'finger' — here denotes God's direct action; writing with the finger implies immediate, personal authorship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 9:10
What does Deuteronomy 9:10 mean?
God wrote the covenant words with His finger on stone tablets, recording all the words He spoke at Sinai.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 9:10?
God inscribed the covenant words directly on stone tablets with His finger.