Deuteronomy 17:13
New International Version
All the people will hear and be afraid, and will not be contemptuous again.

New Living Translation
Then everyone else will hear about it and be afraid to act so arrogantly.

English Standard Version
And all the people shall hear and fear and not act presumptuously again.

Berean Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.

King James Bible
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

New King James Version
And all the people shall hear and fear, and no longer act presumptuously.

New American Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act insolently again.

NASB 1995
“Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act presumptuously again.

NASB 1977
“Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act presumptuously again.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid and will not act presumptuously again.

Amplified Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act presumptuously again.

Christian Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear about it, be afraid, and no longer behave arrogantly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear about it, be afraid, and no longer behave arrogantly.”

American Standard Version
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

Contemporary English Version
When other Israelites hear about it, they will be afraid and obey the decisions of the court.

English Revised Version
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When all the people hear about it, they will be afraid and will never defy [God's law] again.

Good News Translation
Then everyone will hear of it and be afraid, and no one else will dare to act in such a way.

International Standard Version
Then all the people who hear will be afraid and will not act presumptuously again."

Majority Standard Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.

NET Bible
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and not be so presumptuous again.

New Heart English Bible
All the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

World English Bible
All the people shall hear and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the people hear and fear, and do not presume anymore.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the people do hear and fear, and do not presume any more.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the people shall hear, and shall fear, and shall no more act proudly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the people hearing it shall fear, that no one afterwards swell with pride.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when the people hear about this, they shall be afraid, so that no one, from that time on, will swell with pride.

New American Bible
And all the people, on hearing of it, shall fear, and will never again act presumptuously.

New Revised Standard Version
All the people will hear and be afraid, and will not act presumptuously again.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the people shall hear and shall fear and they will not be presumptuous again.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the people shall hear and fear, and shall no more commit impiety.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Courts of Law
12But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel. 13Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.

Cross References
Proverbs 21:11
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 21:15
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

Romans 13:4
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

1 Timothy 5:20
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Acts 5:11
And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Acts 19:17
This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

1 Corinthians 5:13
God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

1 Peter 2:14
or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Ecclesiastes 8:11
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.

Numbers 15:30-31
But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.”

Joshua 7:25-26
“Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies. / And they heaped over Achan a large pile of rocks that remains to this day. So the LORD turned from His burning anger. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Achor to this day.

2 Samuel 4:11-12
How much more, when wicked men kill a righteous man in his own house and on his own bed, shall I not now require his blood from your hands and remove you from the earth!” / So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron.

2 Samuel 18:32-33
The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom all right?” And the Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you to harm you be like that young man.” / The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”


Treasury of Scripture

And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

shall hear

Deuteronomy 13:11
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.

Deuteronomy 19:20
And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.

presumptuously

Numbers 15:30,31
But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people…

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Then all the people will hear and be afraid
This phrase emphasizes the importance of communal awareness and the deterrent effect of justice. In the context of ancient Israel, public knowledge of the consequences of disobedience to God's laws served as a powerful tool to maintain order and reverence for divine commandments. The fear mentioned here is not merely terror but a reverential awe that leads to obedience. This concept is echoed in Proverbs 1:7, where the fear of the Lord is described as the beginning of knowledge. The public nature of justice in Israelite society ensured that the community understood the seriousness of sin and the necessity of adhering to God's statutes.

and will no longer behave arrogantly
Arrogance, in this context, refers to the willful disobedience and prideful rejection of God's authority. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against such attitudes, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:14, where they are cautioned not to let their hearts become proud and forget the Lord. This phrase underscores the transformative power of witnessing justice; it serves as a corrective measure to humble the hearts of the people. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a community that lives in humility and submission to God's will, reflecting the character of Christ, who is described in Philippians 2:8 as being humble and obedient to the point of death. This transformation aligns with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and sanctification.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

3. Judges and Priests
Appointed leaders responsible for administering justice and ensuring adherence to God's laws.

4. Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter and settle.

5. God's Commandments
The laws given by God to guide the moral, civil, and religious life of the Israelites.
Teaching Points
The Role of Justice in Society
Justice serves as a deterrent to wrongdoing. When justice is visibly and fairly administered, it instills a healthy fear of consequences, promoting societal order.

The Importance of Accountability
Leaders and judges are accountable to God for their decisions. Their role is crucial in maintaining the moral and spiritual integrity of the community.

Fear of the Lord as a Deterrent
A reverent fear of God and His commandments should guide our actions. This fear is not about terror but about respect and acknowledgment of God's authority.

Community Responsibility
The community has a role in upholding God's laws. When individuals see justice served, it reinforces communal standards and discourages arrogance and rebellion.

Learning from Consequences
Observing the consequences of others' actions can be a powerful teacher. It encourages self-reflection and adherence to God's ways.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

will hear
יִשְׁמְע֣וּ (yiš·mə·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

and be afraid,
וְיִרָ֑אוּ (wə·yi·rā·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

and will no
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

longer
עֽוֹד׃ (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

behave arrogantly.
יְזִיד֖וּן (yə·zî·ḏūn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 2102: To boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously


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