Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You came back and wept before the LORD, but he paid no attention to your weeping and turned a deaf ear to you. New Living Translation Then you returned and wept before the LORD, but he refused to listen. English Standard Version And you returned and wept before the LORD, but the LORD did not listen to your voice or give ear to you. Berean Standard Bible And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you. Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ returned and you⁺ wept before the face of YHWH; YHWH would not listen to your⁺ voice, nor give ear to you⁺. King James Bible And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you. New King James Version Then you returned and wept before the LORD, but the LORD would not listen to your voice nor give ear to you. New American Standard Bible Then you returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD did not listen to your voice, nor pay attention to you. NASB 1995 “Then you returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD did not listen to your voice nor give ear to you. NASB 1977 “Then you returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD did not listen to your voice, nor give ear to you. Legacy Standard Bible Then you returned and wept before Yahweh; but Yahweh did not listen to your voice nor give ear to you. Amplified Bible And you returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not listen to your voice nor pay attention to you. Berean Annotated Bible And you⁺ returned and wept before the LORD {YHWH}, but He would not listen to your⁺ voice or give ear to you⁺. Christian Standard Bible When you returned, you wept before the LORD, but he didn’t listen to your requests or pay attention to you. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you returned, you wept before the LORD, but He didn’t listen to your requests or pay attention to you. American Standard Version And ye returned and wept before Jehovah; but Jehovah hearkened not to your voice, nor gave ear unto you. Contemporary English Version Then you came back to the place of worship at Kadesh-Barnea and wept, but the LORD would not listen to your prayers. English Revised Version And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD hearkened not to your voice, nor gave ear unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation When you came back, you cried to the LORD, but the LORD didn't listen to you or hear you. Good News Translation So you cried out to the LORD for help, but he would not listen to you or pay any attention to you. International Standard Version You returned and cried out in the LORD's presence, but the LORD didn't hear your voice or listen to you. NET Bible Then you came back and wept before the LORD, but he paid no attention to you whatsoever. New Heart English Bible You returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD did not listen to your voice, nor gave ear to you. Webster's Bible Translation And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear to you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you. World English Bible You returned and wept before Yahweh, but Yahweh didn’t listen to your voice, nor turn his ear to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you return and weep before YHWH, and YHWH has not listened to your voice, nor has He given ear to you; Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ returned and you⁺ wept before the face of YHWH; YHWH would not listen to your⁺ voice, nor give ear to you⁺. Young's Literal Translation 'And ye turn back and weep before Jehovah, and Jehovah hath not hearkened to your voice, nor hath he given ear unto you; Smith's Literal Translation And ye will turn back and will weep before Jehovah; and Jehovah heard not to your voice and gave not ear to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when you returned and wept before the Lord, he heard you not, neither would he yield to ;your voice. Catholic Public Domain Version And when you returned and were weeping in the sight of the Lord, he would not hear you, nor was he willing to agree to your voice. New American Bible On your return you wept before the LORD, but the LORD did not listen to your voice or give ear to you. New Revised Standard Version When you returned and wept before the LORD, the LORD would neither heed your voice nor pay you any attention. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen you sat down and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice nor give ear to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you sat and you wept before LORD JEHOVAH and LORD JEHOVAH did not listen to your voice and he paid no attention. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD hearkened not to your voice, nor gave ear unto you. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye sat down and wept before the Lord our God, and the Lord hearkened not to your voice, neither did he take heed to you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Defeat at Hormah…44Then the Amorites who lived in the hills came out against you and chased you like a swarm of bees. They routed you from Seir all the way to Hormah. 45And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you. 46For this reason you stayed in Kadesh for a long time—a very long time.… Cross References And you returned Numbers 14:39-45 And when Moses relayed these words to all the Israelites, the people mourned bitterly. / Early the next morning they got up and went up toward the ridge of the hill country. “We have indeed sinned,” they said, “but we will go to the place the LORD has promised.” / But Moses said, “Why are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD? This will not succeed! … Psalm 106:24-27 They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. / They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. / So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness, … Hebrews 3:16-19 For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? / And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? / And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? … and wept before the LORD, Judges 20:23-28 They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.” / On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjamites. / That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords. … 1 Samuel 1:10-11 In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. / And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” Lamentations 2:18-19 The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. O wall of the Daughter of Zion, let your tears run down like a river day and night. Give yourself no relief, and your eyes no rest. / Arise, cry out in the night from the first watch of the night. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children who are fainting from hunger on the corner of every street. but He would not listen to your voice Proverbs 1:24-28 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, … Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Isaiah 1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. or give ear to you. Jeremiah 7:16 As for you, do not pray for these people, do not offer a plea or petition on their behalf, and do not beg Me, for I will not listen to you. Zechariah 7:13 And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts. Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Lamentations 3:44 You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through. Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” Hosea 5:6 They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them. Micah 3:4 Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. Treasury of Scripture And you returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not listen to your voice, nor give ear to you. Psalm 78:34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God. Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Jump to Previous Attention Deaf Ear Hearken Hearkened Paid Turned Voice Weep Weeping Wept YouJump to Next Attention Deaf Ear Hearken Hearkened Paid Turned Voice Weep Weeping Wept YouDeuteronomy 1 1. Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year6. briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb 14. of giving them officers 19. of sending the spies to search the land 34. of his anger for their incredulity 41. and disobedience And you returned This phrase refers to the Israelites' return to the LORD after their failed attempt to enter the Promised Land without His blessing. This event occurs after the Israelites disobeyed God's command to take possession of the land and instead listened to the negative report of the ten spies. Their return signifies a physical and spiritual turning back, highlighting the importance of repentance in the biblical narrative. and wept before the LORD but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who were delivered from Egypt and are now on the brink of entering the Promised Land. They are the primary audience of Moses' address in Deuteronomy. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites who is recounting their journey and the consequences of their disobedience. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who delivered them from Egypt and gave them the Law. 4. The Wilderness The place where the Israelites wandered for 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. 5. Kadesh-barnea The location where the Israelites initially refused to enter the Promised Land, leading to their punishment of wandering. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe Israelites' refusal to trust and obey God led to severe consequences, including unanswered prayers. This serves as a warning to us about the seriousness of disobedience. The Importance of Genuine Repentance The Israelites wept, but their repentance was not genuine. True repentance involves a change of heart and action, not just emotional regret. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God’s refusal to listen to the Israelites' cries highlights His sovereignty and justice. He is not swayed by mere emotions but looks for true repentance and faith. The Role of Faith in Prayer Faith is crucial in our relationship with God. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, and our prayers may go unheard. Learning from Past Mistakes The recounting of Israel's history is meant to teach future generations. We should learn from past mistakes to avoid repeating them in our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 1:45?2. How does Deuteronomy 1:45 illustrate the importance of genuine repentance in prayer? 3. What can we learn about God's response to disobedience from Deuteronomy 1:45? 4. How does Deuteronomy 1:45 connect with 1 John 1:9 about confession? 5. In what ways can we ensure our prayers align with God's will today? 6. How can Deuteronomy 1:45 encourage us to seek God's guidance before acting? 7. Why did God not listen to the Israelites' cries in Deuteronomy 1:45? 8. What does Deuteronomy 1:45 reveal about God's response to disobedience? 9. How does Deuteronomy 1:45 challenge the belief in a compassionate God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 1? 11. What lessons does Moses teach in Deuteronomy? 12. How can Deuteronomy 7:16's promise of victory over enemies be reconciled with records of Israel's military setbacks in other biblical accounts? 13. Exodus 19:20-21: How can we trust the account of God and Moses on the mountain when only Moses is said to have witnessed this encounter directly? 14. What defines the concept of retribution theology? What Does Deuteronomy 1:45 Mean And you returnedIsrael had turned back to God only after realizing the consequences of refusing to enter Canaan (Numbers 14:39-45). The return was reactionary, a response to discipline rather than genuine repentance—much like Saul’s superficial sorrow in 1 Samuel 15:24-26. Scripture shows that mere physical turning without heart-level change does not satisfy God (Isaiah 29:13; Hosea 6:4). and wept before the LORD Tears alone do not equal repentance. Esau “found no place for repentance, though he sought it with tears” (Hebrews 12:17). The people’s crying sounded sincere, yet their earlier unbelief (Deuteronomy 1:26-32) still ruled their hearts. God desires contrite hearts that submit to His will (Psalm 51:17; Joel 2:12-13), not emotional outbursts that seek to reverse consequences. but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you When repentance is counterfeit, God withholds favorable response (Proverbs 1:24-28; Isaiah 1:15). Israel’s plea came after the window of obedience had closed; judgment had already been pronounced (Numbers 14:26-35). Their refusal to listen resulted in God’s refusal to listen—a solemn reminder echoed in Zechariah 7:11-13 and John 9:31. Persistent unbelief silences prayer (Psalm 66:18), underscoring that obedience is the prerequisite for God’s attentive ear (1 John 3:22). summary Deuteronomy 1:45 teaches that emotional displays and last-minute decisions cannot substitute for heartfelt, obedient faith. God honors sincere repentance offered in His timing, but He withholds blessing when people seek relief from consequences without surrendering to His word. Authentic obedience opens His ear; half-hearted regret leaves prayers unanswered. (45) And ye returned and wept before the Lord.--This fact is not related in Numbers 14. It shows the personal knowledge of the writer, and that the narrative is not simply drawn from the earlier books.Verse 45. - Ye returned; i.e. either to Kadesh, where Moses had remained, or from their rebellious and defiant attitude to one of apparent submission and contrition, or the whole phrase, "Ye returned and wept," may mean merely that they wept again, as in Numbers 11:4, where the same words are used. And wept. They mourned their misfortune, and complained on account of it (comp. for the meaning of the phrase, Numbers 11:4, 18, 20). Before Jehovah; i.e. before the tabernacle or sanctuary (comp. Judges 20:23, 26). Their mourning was not that of true repentance, and, therefore, the Lord would not listen to them or give heed to their wail (comp. Proverbs 1:24, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And you returnedוַתָּשֻׁ֥בוּ (wat·tā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and wept וַתִּבְכּ֖וּ (wat·tiḇ·kū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but [He] יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel would not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen שָׁמַ֤ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to your voice בְּקֹ֣לְכֶ֔ם (bə·qō·lə·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 6963: A voice, sound [or] וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no give ear הֶאֱזִ֖ין (he·’ĕ·zîn) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen to you. אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Deuteronomy 1:45 NIVDeuteronomy 1:45 NLT Deuteronomy 1:45 ESV Deuteronomy 1:45 NASB Deuteronomy 1:45 KJV Deuteronomy 1:45 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 1:45 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 1:45 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 1:45 French Bible Deuteronomy 1:45 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 1:45 You returned and wept before Yahweh (Deut. 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