Deuteronomy

noun

Deu·​ter·​on·​o·​my ˌdü-tə-ˈrä-nə-mē How to pronounce Deuteronomy (audio)
 also  ˌdyü-
: the fifth book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture containing narrative and Mosaic laws see Bible Table

Examples of Deuteronomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Note, too, that here in Deuteronomy, the children of Esau are frightened as the Israelites draw near. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 André De Shields as Old Deuteronomy Photo: Matthew Murphy Capital Kaos, a DJ from the ballroom world, is the production’s live DJ. Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 31 July 2024 According to the law set down in Deuteronomy, the woman is to be sentenced to death by stoning. Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024 But according to the Deuteronomy version, the Sabbath day is supposed to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt. Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Some concerns about those Ten Commandments: There are actually three sets of them in the Bible, two in Exodus and one in Deuteronomy. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024 There are three legal codes, one in Exodus, another in Leviticus, a third in Deuteronomy. Jonathan Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2012 Hughes, whose life on this side of football heavily involves his faith, said the name comes from Deuteronomy 11:25. Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2024 The verse from Deuteronomy that the Israeli leader quoted—which is explicitly cited in the official translation of his speech—recounts the time of Moses. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English Deutronomie, from Late Latin Deuteronomium, from Greek Deuteronomion, from deuter- + nomos law — more at nimble

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Deuteronomy was in the 14th century

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“Deuteronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Deuteronomy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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Deuteronomy

noun
Deu·​ter·​on·​o·​my ˌd(y)üt-ə-ˈrän-ə-mē How to pronounce Deuteronomy (audio)
: the fifth book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture containing narrative and laws see bible

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