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Book of the Bible » Deuteronomy

Synopses

Restatement and reaffirmation of the Sinai covenant on the eve of the Israelites' entry into Canaan, the Promised Land, in the form of addresses by Moses to the Israelites (note especially the series of blessings and curses in ch. 27-30)

Descendants of Israel (Jacob) and occupants of Israel.
In the Old Testament the land promised to Abraham, and later sometimes referred to as 'the Promised Land'.
The land said to be promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Old Testament.
The giving of divine favour by God which can be in material or spiritual terms; declaration of God's favour; the act of giving thanks to God.
Calling on / use of supernatural power to bring trouble or harm to something / someone.

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