Deuteronomy 1:34
Deuteronomy 1:34 in Multiple Translations
When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying,
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
And Jehovah heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
And the Lord, hearing your words, was angry, and said with an oath,
When the Lord heard what you were saying, he got angry and swore an oath:
Then the Lord heard the voyce of your wordes, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
'And Jehovah heareth the voice of your words, and is wroth, and sweareth, saying,
The LORD heard the voice of your words and was angry, and swore, saying,
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and swore, saying,
And when the Lord had heard the voice of your words, he was angry and swore, and said:
Yahweh heard what they said, and he became angry. He solemnly declared,
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Deuteronomy 1:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶת
ק֣וֹל
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
וַ/יִּקְצֹ֖ף
וַ/יִּשָּׁבַ֥ע
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יִּקְצֹ֖ף
qâtsaph
H7107
be angry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יִּשָּׁבַ֥ע
shâbaʻ
H7650
to swear
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 1:34
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
דִּבְרֵי/כֶ֑ם
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וַ/יִּקְצֹ֖ף
qâtsaph
H7107
"be angry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be angry or furious, like God's wrath in Psalm 2:12. It describes intense rage or displeasure, often used to warn against provoking God's anger. This word appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to be displeased, be angry, fret oneself, be wroth 1a) (Qal) to be wroth, to be full of wrath, to be furious 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to wrath or anger 1c) (Hithpael) to put oneself in a rage, anger oneself Aramaic equivalent: qe.tsaph (קְצַף "be angry" H7108)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth. See also: Genesis 40:2; Esther 1:12; Psalms 106:32.
וַ/יִּשָּׁבַ֥ע
shâbaʻ
H7650
"to swear"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to swear an oath, like making a promise or vow. In the Bible, it is used when someone is making a serious promise, often with God as a witness. The KJV translates it as adjure or take an oath.
Definition: 1) to swear, adjure 1a) (Qal) sworn (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to swear, take an oath 1b2) to swear (of Jehovah by Himself) 1b3) to curse 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to take an oath 1c2) to adjure
Usage: Occurs in 175 OT verses. KJV: adjure, charge (by an oath, with an oath), feed to the full (by mistake for H7646 (שָׂבַע)), take an oath, [idiom] straitly, (cause to, make to) swear. See also: Genesis 21:23; Judges 21:18; Psalms 15:4.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 1:34
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- Deuteronomy 1:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:34
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:34
Context — Israel’s Penalty
32But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,
33who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.
34When the LORD heard your words, He grew angry and swore an oath, saying,
35“Not one of the men of this evil generation shall see the good land I swore to give your fathers, 36except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 14:22–30 | not one of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness—yet have tested Me and disobeyed Me these ten times— not one will ever see the land that I swore to give their fathers. None of those who have treated Me with contempt will see it. But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and has followed Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he has entered, and his descendants will inherit it. Now since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the valleys, turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ” Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “How long will this wicked congregation grumble against Me? I have heard the complaints that the Israelites are making against Me. So tell them: As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you exactly as I heard you say. Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me. Surely none of you will enter the land in which I swore to settle you, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. |
| 2 | Psalms 95:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 20:15 | Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands— |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 2:14–15 | The time we spent traveling from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the Brook of Zered was thirty-eight years, until that entire generation of fighting men had perished from the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them. Indeed, the LORD’s hand was against them, to eliminate them from the camp, until they had all perished. |
| 5 | Numbers 32:8–13 | This is what your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to inspect the land. For when your fathers went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the Israelites from entering the land that the LORD had given them. So the anger of the LORD was kindled that day, and He swore an oath, saying, ‘Because they did not follow Me wholeheartedly, not one of the men twenty years of age or older who came out of Egypt will see the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob— not one except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun—because they did follow the LORD wholeheartedly.’ The anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until the whole generation who had done evil in His sight was gone. |
| 6 | Hebrews 3:8–11 | do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’ So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” |
Deuteronomy 1:34 Summary
In Deuteronomy 1:34, we see that God grew angry with the people because they did not trust Him, despite all the amazing things He had done for them. This shows us that God wants us to trust Him and have faith in His promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:6. When we don't trust God, it can lead to serious consequences, but when we do trust Him, He can do great things in our lives, as seen in Matthew 9:22. By learning from the example of the Israelites, we can grow in our trust and faith in God, and experience His love and mercy, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God grow angry with the people in Deuteronomy 1:34?
God grew angry because the people did not trust Him, despite all the signs and wonders He had shown them, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:32-33, and this lack of trust is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, such as in Psalm 78:22 and Hebrews 3:19.
What does it mean that God swore an oath in Deuteronomy 1:34?
When God swore an oath, it meant that He was making a solemn promise, as seen in Hebrews 6:13-17, where God swears by Himself, and this oath is a guarantee of the certainty of His words, as also seen in Genesis 22:16-17.
How does Deuteronomy 1:34 relate to the overall story of the Israelites?
Deuteronomy 1:34 is a pivotal moment in the story of the Israelites, as it marks a turning point in their journey, where God's patience wears thin due to their consistent disobedience, as also seen in Numbers 14:20-23 and 1 Corinthians 10:5-10.
What can we learn from God's reaction in Deuteronomy 1:34?
We can learn that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who expects trust and obedience from His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:32-33 and Matthew 22:37-40, and that our actions have consequences, as also seen in Galatians 6:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have not trusted God in my own life, and how can I learn to trust Him more?
- How does the concept of God's oath in Deuteronomy 1:34 impact my understanding of His promises to me?
- In what ways can I follow the example of Caleb, who followed God wholeheartedly, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:36?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God more, and how can I take steps to increase my faith?
- How can I balance the fear of God's anger with the knowledge of His love and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8-12?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:34
And the Lord heard the voice of your words,.... Of their murmurings against Moses and Aaron, and of their threatenings to them, Joshua and Caleb, and of their impious charge of hatred of them to God
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:34
And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying, The Lord ... was wroth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
The voice of your words, to wit, your murmurings, your unthankful, impatient, distrustful, and rebellious speeches and carriages.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
(34) Was wroth, and sware.—See Psalms 95:11, “I sware in my wrath, that they should not enter into my rest.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:34
Verse 34. The Lord - was wroth] That is, his justice was incensed, and he evidenced his displeasure against you; and he could not have been a just God if he had not done so.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:34
34–40. God’s Anger and Judgements Provoked by the people’s words (Deuteronomy 1:34) God swore none should see the good land (Deuteronomy 1:35) but Kaleb, son of Yephunneh; because he had fully followed Jehovah, to him and his children it should be given (Deuteronomy 1:36). Even with Moses was God angry for the people’s sake, saying, Thou shalt not come in thither (Deuteronomy 1:37); Joshua shall lead Israel to their heritage (Deuteronomy 1:38); and the people’s children possess it (Deuteronomy 1:39). Those addressed must turn back into the wilderness towards the Red Sea (Deuteronomy 1:40).—The parallel account, Numbers 14:10 a – Numbers 14:39, is divided (somewhat precariously) between JE and P. In Jeremiah , Deuteronomy 1:11-24; Deuteronomy 1:31 (?) Jehovah asks how long the people are to despise Him. He will smite and disinherit them, making of Moses himself a greater nation. Moses argues that other peoples will then say Jehovah is unable to carry Israel to the Land; and pleads His revealed mercy. Jehovah pardons, yet decrees that all who have seen His power but have not obeyed shall perish: only Kaleb who hath fully followed and his seed shall possess it, also the people’s little ones shall be brought in. In P, Deuteronomy 1:10 a, Deuteronomy 1:26-30; Deuteronomy 1:32-39 a, the divine glory descends on the tent of meeting and Jehovah asks how long He is to bear with this evil congregation whose murmuring He has heard. All from 20 years old and upwards shall perish except Kaleb and Joshua.
This sentence is then expanded, and the spies who have brought an evil report are struck with the pestilence. All these accounts agree in attributing to the people’s unbelief, after the report of the spies, a sentence of death on the adult generation, characteristically defined by P. The differences are (1) the usual distinctions of language (see notes below); (2) D and P omit Moses’ argument given by JE; P substitutes the descent of the glory of God; (3) JE and D except Kaleb front the doom, P Kaleb and Joshua (but an addition to D Deuteronomy 1:37-38 also excepts Joshua); (4) P alone (as usual) associates Aaron with Moses; (5) the addition to D extends God’s anger to Moses for the people’s sake; JE, on the contrary, declares God will make of Moses a greater people; while P (see on Deuteronomy 1:37) attributes Moses’ exclusion from the land to his own sin on an occasion 37 years after the present episode. Part of the analysis of Numbers 14 being precarious and the integrity of Deu 1:36-39 being doubtful we cannot say whether these differences of fact are reconcilable. Yet their coincidence with the distinctions of style and religious feeling among the three documents cannot be ignored; and the probability remains that here as elsewhere we have more or less independent traditions of the same event. Since Calvin, who in his harmony of the four last Bks of the Pent.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:34
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Things Unshakable 3 . an Unshakable Church by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having an unshakable church, distinct from an unshakable life or home. It highlights the need for Christians to move beyond personal growth |
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K-448 Israel's Future Expulsion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the insignificance of our worldly accomplishments and knowledge in the eyes of God. He describes a terrifying wilderness where one is strippe |
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The Test of Faith by Randy Jones | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the Israelites in the desert after their escape from Egypt. He emphasizes how God allowed them to experience thirst and lack of |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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Numbers 14:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the dangers of unbelief as a thief that robs the Israelites of their promised land. He contrasts the reports of faith and unbelief, illustrating how faith se |
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The Bible: Its Pentateuchal Structure by F.W. Grant | F.W. Grant delves into the Pentateuchal structure of the Bible, highlighting the significance of the five books of the Law as the structural basis of the entire Bible, with the Old |
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Sinners in Zion Tenderly Warned by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon warning sinners in Zion about the fearful consequences that will surprise them in the future, emphasizing the terror of being cast into |