King James Bible
"Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee."
The Hebrew emphasizes intense, careful attention—not casual observance but wholehearted dedication to obedience. This command follows the Shema, stressing that loving God requires active, persistent faithfulness in daily life. These are the direct moral and ceremonial laws given at Sinai, representing God's covenant requirements. The possessive "your God" reminds Israel of their unique relationship established through the Exodus deliverance. These terms distinguish between different aspects of God's revealed will: testimonies witness to God's character and mighty acts, while statutes are specific decrees for community life. Together they encompass the full breadth of divine instruction. The singular "thee" personalizes the collective responsibility—each Israelite must individually embrace what God commanded the nation. This shifts from corporate identity to personal accountability before entering the Promised Land.