Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For I know that after my death you are sure to become utterly corrupt and to turn from the way I have commanded you. In days to come, disaster will fall on you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD and arouse his anger by what your hands have made.” New Living Translation I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and will turn from the way I have commanded you to follow. In the days to come, disaster will come down on you, for you will do what is evil in the LORD’s sight, making him very angry with your actions.” English Standard Version For I know that after my death you will surely act corruptly and turn aside from the way that I have commanded you. And in the days to come evil will befall you, because you will do what is evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking him to anger through the work of your hands.” Berean Standard Bible For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” Berean Literal Bible For I know that after my death, you⁺ will become utterly corrupt and turn aside from the way that I have commanded you⁺, and evil will meet you⁺ in the latter days, because you⁺ will do evil in the eyes of YHWH to provoke Him to anger through the work of your⁺ hands.” King James Bible For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands. New King James Version For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you. And evil will befall you in the latter days, because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger through the work of your hands.” New American Standard Bible For I know that after my death you will behave very corruptly and turn from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will confront you in the latter days, because you will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands.” NASB 1995 “For I know that after my death you will act corruptly and turn from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days, for you will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands.” NASB 1977 “For I know that after my death you will act corruptly and turn from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days, for you will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands.” Legacy Standard Bible For I know that after my death you will act corruptly and turn away from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the last days, for you will do that which is evil in the sight of Yahweh, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands.” Amplified Bible For I know that after my death you will behave corruptly and turn from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will come upon you in the latter days, because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of your hands.” Berean Annotated Bible For I know that after my death you⁺ will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you⁺. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you⁺ because you⁺ will do evil in the sight of the LORD {YHWH} to provoke Him to anger by the work of your⁺ hands. Christian Standard Bible For I know that after my death you will become completely corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. Disaster will come to you in the future, because you will do what is evil in the LORD’s sight, angering him with what your hands have made.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For I know that after my death you will become completely corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. Disaster will come to you in the future, because you will do what is evil in the LORD’s sight, infuriating Him with what your hands have made.” American Standard Version For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do that which is evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands. Contemporary English Version I am going to die soon, and I know that in the future you will stop caring about what is right and what is wrong, and so you will disobey the LORD and stop living the way I told you to live. The LORD will be angry, and terrible things will happen to you. English Revised Version For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands. GOD'S WORD® Translation I know that after I die you will become thoroughly corrupt and turn from the way I have commanded you to live. In the days to come disasters will happen to you because you will make the LORD furious by doing what he considers evil." Good News Translation I know that after my death the people will become wicked and reject what I have taught them. And in time to come they will meet with disaster, because they will have made the LORD angry by doing what he has forbidden." International Standard Version because I know that after my death, you'll surely act wickedly and turn from the road that I've instructed you. As a result, evil will fall on you in days to come, because you'll act wickedly in the sight of the LORD, causing him to become angry due to your behavior." NET Bible For I know that after I die you will totally corrupt yourselves and turn away from the path I have commanded you to walk. Disaster will confront you in the days to come because you will act wickedly before the LORD, inciting him to anger because of your actions." New Heart English Bible For I know that after my death you will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will happen to you in the latter days; because you will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands." Webster's Bible Translation For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” World English Bible For I know that after my death you will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn away from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will happen to you in the latter days, because you will do that which is evil in Yahweh’s sight, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I have known that you act very corruptly after my death, and have turned aside from the way which I commanded you, and evil has met you in the latter end of the days, because you do evil in the eyes of YHWH, to make Him angry with the work of your hands.” Berean Literal Bible For I know that after my death, you⁺ will become utterly corrupt and turn aside from the way that I have commanded you⁺, and evil will meet you⁺ in the latter days, because you⁺ will do evil in the eyes of YHWH to provoke Him to anger through the work of your⁺ hands.” Young's Literal Translation for I have known that after my death ye do very corruptly, and have turned aside out of the way which I commanded you, and evil hath met you in the latter end of the days, because ye do the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah, to make Him angry with the work of your hands.' Smith's Literal Translation For I knew after my death that acting wickedly, ye will be corrupted, and turn aside from the way that I commanded you; and evil met you in the last of the days, for ye will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah to Make him angry in the work of your hands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I know that, after my death, you will do wickedly, and will quickly turn aside from the way that I have commanded you: and evils shall come upon you in the latter times, when you shall do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him by the works of your hands. Catholic Public Domain Version For I know that, after my death, you will act with iniquity, and you will quickly depart from the way that I have instructed to you. And so, evils will meet you in the end time, when you will have done evil in the sight of the Lord so as to provoke him through the works of your hands.” New American Bible For I know that after my death you are sure to act corruptly and to turn aside from the way along which I commanded you, so that evil will befall you in time to come because you have done what is evil in the LORD’s sight, and provoked him by your deeds. New Revised Standard Version For I know that after my death you will surely act corruptly, turning aside from the way that I have commanded you. In time to come trouble will befall you, because you will do what is evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking him to anger through the work of your hands.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I know that after my death you will surely become corrupt and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; when you have done evil in the sight of the LORD and have provoked him to anger through the work of your hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because I know that after I die, certainly you are becoming corrupt and you are turning away from the way that I have commanded you and evil will come to you at the end of days when you have done evil before LORD JEHOVAH, and you have enraged him by the works of your hands.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For I know that after my death ye will in any wise deal corruptly, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the end of days; because ye will do that which is evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him through the work of your hands.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For I know that after my death ye will utterly transgress, and turn aside out of the way which I have commanded you; and evils shall come upon you in the latter days, because ye will do evil before the Lord, to provoke him to anger by the works of your hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law Placed in the Ark…28Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. 29For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” Cross References For I know that after my death Judges 2:19 But when the judge died, the Israelites became even more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods to serve them and bow down to them. They would not give up their evil practices and stubborn ways. Judges 2:10 After that whole generation had also been gathered to their fathers, another generation rose up who did not know the LORD or the works that He had done for Israel. you will become utterly corrupt Hosea 9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins. Deuteronomy 32:5 His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation. and turn from the path I have commanded you. Deuteronomy 11:28 but a curse if you disobey the commandments of the LORD your God and turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known. Deuteronomy 9:12 And the LORD said to me, “Get up and go down from here at once, for your people, whom you brought out of Egypt, have corrupted themselves. How quickly they have turned aside from the way that I commanded them! They have made for themselves a molten image.” And in the days to come, disaster will befall you Deuteronomy 4:25-27 After you have children and grandchildren and you have been in the land a long time, if you then act corruptly and make an idol of any form—doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God and provoking Him to anger— / I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. You will not live long upon it, but will be utterly destroyed. / Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you. 2 Chronicles 7:19-22 But if you turn away and forsake the statutes and commandments I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ … because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD 2 Kings 21:6 He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Judges 2:11 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. to provoke Him to anger 1 Kings 14:9 You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. Deuteronomy 32:21 They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding. by the work of your hands.” Jeremiah 25:6 Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ 2 Kings 22:17 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ 2 Kings 17:7-23 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. … Nehemiah 9:26-30 But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. … Treasury of Scripture For I know that after my death you will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands. corrupt yourselves Deuteronomy 32:5 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. Judges 2:19 And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. Isaiah 1:4 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. and evil Deuteronomy 28:15 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Deuteronomy 29:18-28 Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; … Leviticus 26:14 But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments; the latter days Deuteronomy 4:30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; Genesis 49:1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Jump to Previous Anger Befall Commanded Corrupt Corruptly Deal Death End Evil Hands Latter Provoke Sight Turn Utterly Way Wise Work YourselvesJump to Next Anger Befall Commanded Corrupt Corruptly Deal Death End Evil Hands Latter Provoke Sight Turn Utterly Way Wise Work YourselvesDeuteronomy 31 1. Moses encourages the people7. He encourages Joshua 9. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year 14. God gives a charge to Joshua 19. and a song to testify against the people 24. Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep 28. He makes a protestation For I know that after my death Moses, nearing the end of his life, speaks with prophetic insight. His awareness of Israel's future disobedience is rooted in his intimate relationship with God and his understanding of human nature. This foreknowledge is consistent with the biblical theme of leaders preparing their people for future challenges, as seen with Joshua succeeding Moses. you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering his final words to the people before his death. He is warning them of their future disobedience. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are being warned by Moses about their future rebellion and the consequences that will follow. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter. It is a place of blessing but also a place where they will face the temptation to turn away from God. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who has given them commandments and expects their obedience. 5. Disaster The consequences of Israel's future disobedience, which Moses predicts will come as a result of their actions. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceMoses emphasizes the necessity of following God's commandments. Disobedience leads to corruption and disaster. The Consequences of Sin Sin provokes God's anger and leads to negative consequences. This serves as a warning to remain faithful. The Role of Leadership Moses' leadership and warnings highlight the importance of godly leaders who guide people in righteousness. The Human Tendency to Stray Despite witnessing God's miracles, the Israelites are prone to corruption. This reflects the human condition and the need for constant vigilance. The Faithfulness of God Even in warning of disaster, God's faithfulness is evident. He provides guidance and warnings to lead His people back to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 31:29?2. How does Deuteronomy 31:29 warn us about future rebellion against God? 3. What does "do what is evil in the sight of the LORD" mean? 4. How can we guard against turning away from God's commands today? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 31:29 with other scriptures about Israel's disobedience consequences. 6. How can we apply the warnings in Deuteronomy 31:29 to our daily lives? 7. Why does Deuteronomy 31:29 predict Israel's future rebellion and disaster after Moses' death? 8. How does Deuteronomy 31:29 reflect on human nature and free will? 9. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Deuteronomy 31:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 31? 11. How can suffering exist with a loving, omnipotent God? 12. Why does God permit the existence of evil? 13. What is the Bible's view on evil people? 14. How can an all-good God create a world with so much suffering? What Does Deuteronomy 31:29 Mean For I knowMoses speaks with settled certainty, not suspicion. The omniscient God has shown him Israel’s future (Deuteronomy 31:21; Psalm 139:1–4). • God’s foreknowledge never excuses sin but warns against it (John 13:19; Acts 2:23). • Knowing our bent to wander, God graciously provides advance instruction (1 Corinthians 10:11). After my death The coming failure will surface when Moses is no longer a restraining influence—much like Paul’s warning to Ephesus after his departure (Acts 20:29–30) and Peter’s reminder before his exit (2 Peter 1:15). • Leadership matters, yet faith must rest in God, not merely His servants (Joshua 1:5; Hebrews 13:7–8). • Every generation must own obedience afresh (Judges 2:10). You will become utterly corrupt Israel will “break faith” (Deuteronomy 31:16), echoing previous lapses with the golden calf (Exodus 32) and anticipating the cycles of Judges (Judges 2:19). • Corruption begins inwardly before it shows outwardly (Matthew 15:18–19). • Total departure is possible when sin is tolerated (James 1:14–15). Turn from the path I have commanded you God’s path was clear (Deuteronomy 5:32–33; Joshua 23:6). Turning from it is deliberate rebellion, not ignorance. • Scripture sets the path; deviation invites danger (Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 30:21). • Faithfulness requires constant remembrance (Deuteronomy 6:6–9; 2 Timothy 1:13). In the days to come, disaster will befall you The predicted calamity finds fulfillment in exiles and oppressions (Deuteronomy 4:25–27; 2 Kings 17:6–18). • God’s warnings are merciful signals, not empty threats (Amos 3:6–7). • Discipline aims at restoration, as later returns from exile show (Jeremiah 29:11–14). Because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD Sin is measured by God’s sight, not cultural norms (Judges 2:11; 1 Kings 14:22). • What is “evil” is what contradicts God’s revealed character (Micah 6:8; Galatians 5:19–21). • Accountability to the divine gaze should shape every choice (Proverbs 5:21; Hebrews 4:13). To provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands Idolatry—man-made worship—rouses covenant wrath (Deuteronomy 32:16–17; Jeremiah 25:6–7). • “Works of hands” contrasts with God’s mighty works (Psalm 115:4–8 vs. Psalm 111:2–4). • Idolatry today can be anything exalted above God (Colossians 3:5; 1 John 5:21). summary Deuteronomy 31:29 is a prophetic mirror: God foresees Israel’s post-Moses apostasy, the willful turn from His commands, and the resulting judgment. The verse underscores divine omniscience, the necessity of steadfast leadership, personal responsibility to remain on God’s path, and the inevitable consequences of idolatry. Its sobering lesson calls every generation to cling to the Lord alone, walk in His ways, and avoid the disaster that comes from provoking His righteous anger. (29) In the latter days.--A not uncommon prophetical expression, used with some considerable latitude. It occurs for the first time in Genesis 49:1. (See also Numbers 24:14 and Deuteronomy 4:30. ) Some would refer it to the "days of the Messiah," and make it almost a technical term. But a comparison of these few passages will show that it cannot be tied strictly to any one period.Verse 29. - Ye will utterly corrupt yourselves; literally, corrupting, ye will corrupt (הַשְׁחַת תשׁחִתוּן, sc. דַרֵכֵיֶכם); i.e. your ways (cf. for the phrase, Genesis 6:12). The latter days; the after-time, the future, as in Deuteronomy 4:30; Numbers 24:14, etc. The work of your hands; the idols they might make (cf. Deuteronomy 4:28). By some, however, the phrase is interpreted of evil deeds in general
Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I know יָדַ֗עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction after אַחֲרֵ֤י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part my death מוֹתִי֙ (mō·w·ṯî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin you will become utterly corrupt הַשְׁחֵ֣ת (haš·ḥêṯ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin and turn וְסַרְתֶּ֣ם (wə·sar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the path הַדֶּ֔רֶךְ (had·de·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action I have commanded you. צִוִּ֖יתִי (ṣiw·wî·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order And in בְּאַחֲרִ֣ית (bə·’a·ḥă·rîṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity the days {to come}, הַיָּמִ֔ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day disaster הָֽרָעָה֙ (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil will befall וְקָרָ֨את (wə·qā·rāṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7122: To encounter, befall you אֶתְכֶ֤ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you will do תַעֲשׂ֤וּ (ṯa·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make evil הָרַע֙ (hā·ra‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to provoke Him to anger לְהַכְעִיס֖וֹ (lə·haḵ·‘î·sōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant by the work בְּמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (bə·ma·‘ă·śêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of your hands.” יְדֵיכֶֽם׃ (yə·ḏê·ḵem) Noun - fdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Links Deuteronomy 31:29 NIVDeuteronomy 31:29 NLT Deuteronomy 31:29 ESV Deuteronomy 31:29 NASB Deuteronomy 31:29 KJV Deuteronomy 31:29 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 31:29 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 31:29 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 31:29 French Bible Deuteronomy 31:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:29 For I know that after my death (Deut. De Du) |
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