Structure and Rhetorical Aim of Deut 4:32-40: Blending of Historical, Universal, Sensorial and Relational Motifs

Various scholars view Deuteronomy 4:32-40 as the climax of Moses' first speech. While passage has received considerable attention on literary-critical front and in terms its theology, structure not much scholarly attention, possibly because seems quite simple (Deut 4:32-35, 36-39, 40). The question, however, that been adequately addressed is: why does Deut 4:36-39 repeat 4:32-35 part what can be deduced from this repetition? article attempts to answer question by investigating occurrence four primary themes found text, namely historical, universal, sensorial relational themes, each made up various motifs. It is argued blending these motifs indicates a deliberate development passage. concludes reflecting multifaceted rhetorical aim text light structure.