King James Bible
"Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him."
The 'therefore' connects to the preceding wilderness lessons where God tested Israel through forty years of dependence on divine provision. This obedience is presented as the logical response to God's faithfulness, not merely rule-following but covenant loyalty. Walking implies ongoing daily conduct aligned with God's character and will. The Hebrew concept of 'walking' (halak) suggests a life journey marked by deliberate choices that mirror divine patterns of justice, mercy, and holiness. Biblical fear combines reverent awe with intimate respect, recognizing God's sovereign power while trusting his covenant love. This fear motivates obedience not through terror but through understanding one's proper relationship to the Creator.