For example, he told the Israelites: “I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the malediction; and you must choose life in order that you may keep alive, you and your offspring. ” ​ — Deuteronomy 30: 19.
Misalnya, Ia memberi tahu bangsa Israel, ” Aku menaruh kehidupan dan kematian di hadapan engkau, berkat dan laknat; dan pilihlah kehidupan agar engkau tetap hidup, engkau dan keturunanmu. ” ​ — Ulangan 30: 19.