King James Bible
"Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it:"
Moses introduces a comprehensive legal framework using three Hebrew terms that together encompass all of God's revealed will. This tripartite formula emphasizes the completeness and binding nature of the covenant requirements about to be detailed. The divine origin and pedagogical purpose are stressed—these laws come directly from Yahweh and are meant to be transmitted through teaching. Moses acts as mediator between God and Israel, highlighting the importance of instruction in covenant faithfulness. The laws are given with a specific purpose and location in mind—obedience in the Promised Land. This links covenant keeping directly to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, making obedience essential for maintaining their inheritance.