Devarim - Deuteronomy
| Hebrew Title | Devarim |
| English Meaning | Words |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 1:1–27 |
| Gospel Reading | Acts 9:1–21 I Timothy 3:1–7 |
| The book of Deuteronomy is dominated by Moses' farewell address to the children of Israel as he urges them to remain faithful to the covenant and prepares them for entering Canaan. During the course of the book, Moses reviews the story of the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the trip to the Promised Land, reiterates several laws of Torah and introduces new laws. | |
| Hebrew Title | Va'Etchanan |
| English Meaning | And I pleaded |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 40:1–26 |
| Gospel Reading | Matthew 23:31–39 Mark 12:28–34 |
| The portion completes the historical prologue of the Deuteronomy covenant document and begins a rehearsal of the stipulations. Part of that rehearsal is a repetition of the Ten Commandments and the famous first passage of the Shema: Deuteronomy 6:4-9. | |
| Hebrew Title | Ekev |
| English Meaning | On the Heel Of |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 49:14–51:3 |
| Gospel Reading | Romans 8:31–39 |
| Deuteronomy 7:12, the word ekev means "on the heels of" or "because of." This portion of Deuteronomy speaks of the rewards that will come to Israel on the heels of keeping God's covenant and commandments. | |
| Hebrew Title | Re'eh |
| English Meaning | See |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 54:11-55:5 |
| Gospel Reading | 1 John 4:1-6 |
| Deut 12 - Deut 16 is a repeating of the law regarding foods, sabbaths, and the Feasts of the Lord. | |
| Hebrew Title | Shoftim |
| English Meaning | Judges |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 16:18– 21:9 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 51:12–52:12 |
| Gospel Reading | John 1:19–27 I Corinthians 5:9–13 |
| This portion commands the king to copy out the Torah. The promise of a later prophet like unto Moses. | |
| Hebrew Title | Ki Tetse |
| English Meaning | When You Go Out |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 21:10– 25:19 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 54:1–10 |
| Gospel Reading | Matthew 5:27–30 I Corinthians 5:1–5 |
| Various laws relating to the Firstborn, Marriage and Divorce, Leverite Marriage those excluded from the Assembly. | |
| Hebrew Title | Ki Tavo |
| English Meaning | When You Enter In |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 26:1– 29:9 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 60:1–22 |
| Gospel Reading | Luke 21:1–4 Romans 11:1–15 Ephesians 1:3–6 |
| This Torah portion begins with laws regarding first fruits and tithes. It goes on to discuss covenant renewal, after which Moses recites the blessings guaranteed to Israel for covenant obedience and warns of the curses for apostasy. | |
| Hebrew Title | Nitsavim |
| English Meaning | You are Standing |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 29:10– 30:20 |
| Prophets Reading | Isaiah 61:10–63:9 |
| Gospel Reading | Romans 9:30–10:13 |
| Moses invites the entire assembly of Israel to take on the covenant. He warns them that if they sin, they will go into exile, but he also predicts that, in the future, they will repent and God will return them to the land of Israel. | |
| Hebrew Title | VaYelech |
| English Meaning | And He Went |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 31:1–30 |
| Prophets Reading | Hosea 14:1–9, Joel 2:15–27 Micah 7:18–20 |
| Gospel Reading | Romans 1:1–18 |
| Moses commands an assembly for a public Torah reading and covenant renewal once every seven years. He then finishes writing the scroll of the Torah and has it deposited in the Holy of Holies next to the ark of the covenant. | |
| Hebrew Title | Ha'azinu |
| English Meaning | Give Ear |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 32:1–52 |
| Prophets Reading | Samuel 22:1–51 |
| Gospel Reading | Romans 10:14–11:12 |
| The Song of Moses is a prophetic oracle warning Israel about apostasy to come and the resulting wrath of God. The song looks far into the future, even envisioning the Messianic advent amid rich and frightening apocalyptic imagery. After the conclusion of the song, Moses is told to ascend Mount Nebo and overlook the Promised Land before dying. | |
| Hebrew Title | Vezot Habernchah |
| English Meaning | And this blessing |
| Torah Reading | Deuteronomy 33:1 – 34:12 |
| Prophets Reading | Joshua 1:1-18 |
| Gospel Reading | Matt 17:1-9 Revelation 22:1–5 |
| The portion contains Moses' final blessings over the twelve tribes, the story of his ascent up Mount Nebo to overlook the land of Canaan and the story of his death and burial. | |
