What does the book Deuteronomy mean?

• A. First Law
• B. Second Law
• C. Book of the Covenant
• D. Law of Moses

Answer: (B)

The main idea this name tests is understanding what Deuteronomy conveys about the book’s purpose. Deuteronomy means “second law,” signaling that it presents a restatement or repetition of the laws already given earlier, rather than introducing a brand-new set of laws. In this book, Moses speaks to a new generation on the plains of Moab, recounting the commandments and renewing the covenant as they prepare to enter the land. The title comes from the Greek translation Deuteronomion, which literally means “second law,” and in Hebrew the sense is carried by the opening framing of these are the words, reinforcing that this is a reiteration and reminder of the laws.

That’s why the best answer is the idea of a second law. The option suggesting the first law doesn’t fit because the initial giving of the commandments happens earlier in Exodus and Leviticus. The Book of the Covenant refers to another collection of covenant-related laws from Exodus, not the title of Deuteronomy. And while this book contains the Law of Moses in content, the specific name points to its function as a repetition or renewal of what was given before.