Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Otherwise, the country from which you brought us will say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to take them into the land he had promised them, and because he hated them, he brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness.’ New Living Translation If you destroy these people, the Egyptians will say, “The Israelites died because the LORD wasn’t able to bring them to the land he had promised to give them.” Or they might say, “He destroyed them because he hated them; he deliberately took them into the wilderness to slaughter them.” English Standard Version lest the land from which you brought us say, “Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land that he promised them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness.” Berean Standard Bible Otherwise, those in the land from which You brought us out will say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land He had promised them, and because He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ King James Bible Lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. New King James Version lest the land from which You brought us should say, “Because the LORD was not able to bring them to the land which He promised them, and because He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.” New American Standard Bible Otherwise, the people of the land from which You brought us will say, “Since the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which He had promised them, and since He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness!” NASB 1995 ‘Otherwise the land from which You brought us may say, “Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which He had promised them and because He hated them He has brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.” NASB 1977 ‘Otherwise the land from which Thou didst bring us may say, “Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which He had promised them and because He hated them He has brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.” Legacy Standard Bible lest the land from which You brought us say, “Because Yahweh was not able to bring them into the land which He had promised them and because He hated them He has brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness.” Amplified Bible so that the [people of the] land from which You brought us will not say, “Because the LORD was not capable of bringing them into the land which He had promised them and because He hated them He has brought them out to the wilderness [in order] to kill them.” Christian Standard Bible Otherwise, those in the land you brought us from will say, ‘Because the LORD wasn’t able to bring them into the land he had promised them, and because he hated them, he brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Otherwise, those in the land you brought us from will say, ‘Because the LORD wasn’t able to bring them into the land He had promised them, and because He hated them, He brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ American Standard Version lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because Jehovah was not able to bring them into the land which he promised unto them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. Contemporary English Version If you destroy your people, the Egyptians will say, "The LORD promised to give Israel land, but he wasn't powerful enough to keep his promise. In fact, he hated them so much that he took them into the desert and killed them." English Revised Version lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised unto them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. GOD'S WORD® Translation Otherwise, the country we left will say, "The LORD wasn't able to bring them to the land he promised them. He hated them. That's why he brought them out-to let them die in the desert." Good News Translation Otherwise, the Egyptians will say that you were unable to take your people into the land that you had promised them. They will say that you took your people out into the desert to kill them, because you hated them. International Standard Version Otherwise, the people of the land from which you brought us will say, "The LORD wasn't able to bring them out of the land that he had promised them. So he brought them out to kill them in the desert because he hated them." NET Bible Otherwise the people of the land from which you brought us will say, "The LORD was unable to bring them to the land he promised them, and because of his hatred for them he has brought them out to kill them in the desert." New Heart English Bible lest the land you brought us out from say, 'Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised to them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.' Webster's Bible Translation Lest the land from which thou hast brought us should say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOtherwise, those in the land from which You brought us out will say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land He had promised them, and because He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ World English Bible lest the land you brought us out from say, ‘Because Yahweh was not able to bring them into the land which he promised to them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionlest the land from which You have brought us out says, Because of YHWH’s want of ability to bring them into the land of which He has spoken to them, and because of His hating them, He brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness. Young's Literal Translation lest the land say from which Thou hast brought us out, Because of Jehovah's want of ability to bring them in unto the land of which He hath spoken to them, and because of His hating them, He brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness; Smith's Literal Translation Lest they of the land where thou broughtest us from there shall say, For Jehovah was not able to bring them in to the land which he spake to them; and for his hating them he brought them out to destroy them in the desert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLest perhaps the inhabitants of the land, out of which thou hast brought us, say: The Lord could not bring them into the land that he promised them, and he hated them: therefore he brought them out, that he might kill them in the wilderness, Catholic Public Domain Version Otherwise, perhaps the inhabitants of the land, out of which you have led us, may say: “The Lord was not able to lead them into the land, which he promised to them. And he hated them; therefore, he led them out, so that he might put them to death in the wilderness.” New American Bible lest the land from which you have brought us say, “The LORD was not able to bring them into the land he promised them, and out of hatred for them, he brought them out to let them die in the wilderness.” New Revised Standard Version otherwise the land from which you have brought us might say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land that he promised them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to let them die in the wilderness.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLest the inhabitants of the land out of which thou didst bring them say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Lest the inhabitants of this land from which you brought them out will say, ‘Because LORD JEHOVAH was not able in power to bring them into the land of which He told them, and because he hated them, he brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917lest the land whence Thou broughtest us out say: Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which He promised unto them, and because He hated them, He hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. Brenton Septuagint Translation Lest the inhabitants of the land whence thou broughtest us out speak, saying, Because the Lord could not bring them into the land of which he spoke to them, and because he hated them, has he brought them forth to slay them in the wilderness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Golden Calf…27Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people and the wickedness of their sin. 28Otherwise, those in the land from which You brought us out will say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land He had promised them, and because He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ 29But they are Your people, Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your great power and outstretched arm.”… Cross References Exodus 32:12 Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. Numbers 14:13-16 But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them. / And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. / If You kill this people as one man, the nations who have heard of Your fame will say, ... Psalm 106:23 So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them. Isaiah 48:9-11 For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off. / See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. / For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. 2 Kings 19:19 And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” 1 Kings 8:51-53 For they are Your people and Your inheritance; You brought them out of Egypt, out of the furnace for iron. / May Your eyes be open to the pleas of Your servant and of Your people Israel, and may You listen to them whenever they call to You. / For You, O Lord GOD, have set them apart from all the peoples of the earth as Your inheritance, as You spoke through Your servant Moses when You brought our fathers out of Egypt.” Nehemiah 9:10 You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. Joshua 7:9 When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?” 2 Samuel 7:23 And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. Isaiah 37:20 And now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” Jeremiah 14:7 Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. Romans 2:24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. Treasury of Scripture Lest the land from where you brought us out say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he has brought them out to slay them in the wilderness. the land Genesis 41:57 And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands. Exodus 6:6-8 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments: … 1 Samuel 14:25 And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground. Because Deuteronomy 32:26,27 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: … Exodus 32:12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. Numbers 14:15,16 Now if thou shalt kill all this people as one man, then the nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying, … Jump to Previous Able Country Death Hate Hated Jehovah's Kill Otherwise Promised Slay Want Whence WildernessJump to Next Able Country Death Hate Hated Jehovah's Kill Otherwise Promised Slay Want Whence WildernessDeuteronomy 9 1. Moses dissuades them from the opinion of their own righteousness7. Moses reminds them of the golden calf Otherwise, those in the land from which You brought us out will say This phrase refers to the Egyptians, from whose land the Israelites were delivered. The Exodus was a significant event, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness. The concern here is about God's reputation among the nations. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the reputation of a deity was often tied to the success of its people. If the Israelites failed to enter the Promised Land, it would reflect poorly on Yahweh's power and faithfulness. ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land He had promised them and because He hated them He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and promised them the land of Canaan. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were on their journey to the Promised Land. 3. The Egyptians The people who enslaved the Israelites and witnessed God's mighty acts during the Exodus. 4. The Wilderness The desert area where the Israelites wandered for 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. 5. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness vs. Human UnbeliefDespite human failure, God's promises remain steadfast. Reflect on God's faithfulness in your life, even when you falter. The Importance of Intercession Moses' role as an intercessor highlights the power of prayer. Consider how you can intercede for others in your community. The Consequences of Disobedience The Israelites' disobedience led to severe consequences. Evaluate areas in your life where you need to align more closely with God's will. Understanding God's Character The accusation that God "hated" the Israelites is a misunderstanding of His character. Study God's attributes to deepen your relationship with Him. The Role of Memory in Faith Remembering God's past deliverance can strengthen faith. Keep a journal of God's work in your life to encourage you during challenging times. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 9What are the main themes of the Bible's books? Deuteronomy 9:25–29 – If God knows all outcomes, why would fervent intercession by Moses change God’s course of action regarding Israel’s punishment? Deuteronomy 9:6 - Why does this passage emphasize Israel's unworthiness while other parts of the law emphasize adherence to commandments for blessings and favor? Deuteronomy 9:4-5 - Does the text's justification for driving out other nations align with moral standards or does it conflict with the idea of a just God?Verse 28. - The land, that is, the people of the land, as in Genesis 41:36 - the Egyptians; the verb, accordingly, is in the plural. Were the Israelites to perish in the wilderness, the Egyptians might say that God had destroyed them, either because he was unable to obtain for them the land he had promised them, or because he had ceased to regard them with favor, and had become their enemy. Neither of these could be, for were they not the people of his inheritance, and had he not showed his power already in delivering them out of Egypt? As Moses in this chapter recalls to the remembrance of Israel this and that place, time, and occasion of their sinning, so should each one often seriously reflect on his past life. This conduces to humility, to watchfulness, and to effort at improvement (Herxheimer).
Hebrew Otherwise,פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest those in the land הָאָרֶץ֮ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land from which אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you brought us out הוֹצֵאתָ֣נוּ (hō·w·ṣê·ṯā·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim will say, יֹאמְר֗וּ (yō·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Because the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was not מִבְּלִי֙ (mib·bə·lî) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 1097: Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as able יְכֹ֣לֶת (yə·ḵō·leṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3201: To be able, have power to bring לַהֲבִיאָ֕ם (la·hă·ḇî·’ām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go them into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land He had promised them, דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue and because He hated וּמִשִּׂנְאָת֣וֹ (ū·miś·śin·’ā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8135: Hating, hatred them, אוֹתָ֔ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case He has brought them out הוֹצִיאָ֖ם (hō·w·ṣî·’ām) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to kill them לַהֲמִתָ֥ם (la·hă·mi·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in the wilderness.’ בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃ (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech Links Deuteronomy 9:28 NIVDeuteronomy 9:28 NLT Deuteronomy 9:28 ESV Deuteronomy 9:28 NASB Deuteronomy 9:28 KJV Deuteronomy 9:28 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 9:28 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 9:28 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 9:28 French Bible Deuteronomy 9:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 9:28 Lest the land whence you brought us (Deut. De Du) |
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