Deuteronomy 1:45
Deuteronomy 1:45 in Multiple Translations
And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you.
And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.
And ye returned and wept before Jehovah; but Jehovah hearkened not to your voice, nor gave ear unto you.
And you came back, weeping before the Lord; but the Lord gave no attention to your cries and did not give ear to you.
You came back to camp and wept before the Lord, but he refused to listen to what you said or to pay attention to you.
And when ye came againe, ye wept before the Lord, but the Lord would not heare your voyce, nor incline his eares vnto you.
'And ye turn back and weep before Jehovah, and Jehovah hath not hearkened to your voice, nor hath he given ear unto you;
You returned and wept before the LORD, but the LORD didn’t listen to your voice, nor turn his ear to you.
And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear to you.
And when you returned and wept before the Lord, he heard you not, neither would he yield to; your voice.
So your ancestors went back to Kadesh-Barnea and cried out to request Yahweh to help them, but he did not heed them. He did not pay any attention to them [DOU].
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Deuteronomy 1:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּשֻׁ֥בוּ
וַ/תִּבְכּ֖וּ
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/לֹֽא
שָׁמַ֤ע
יְהוָה֙
בְּ/קֹ֣לְ/כֶ֔ם
וְ/לֹ֥א
הֶאֱזִ֖ין
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
וַ/תָּשֻׁ֥בוּ
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
וַ/תִּבְכּ֖וּ
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שָׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/קֹ֣לְ/כֶ֔ם
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הֶאֱזִ֖ין
ʼâzan
H238
to listen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 1:45
וַ/תָּשֻׁ֥בוּ
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
וַ/תִּבְכּ֖וּ
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2mp
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
יְהוָה֙
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.
בְּ/קֹ֣לְ/כֶ֔ם
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הֶאֱזִ֖ין
ʼâzan
H238
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To listen or hear is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often implying obedience or paying attention to what is being said, as in 1 Kings 3:9.
Definition: 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן). See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 77:2; Psalms 5:2.
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 1:45
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Context — The Defeat at Hormah
43So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country.
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
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| 1 | Hebrews 12:17 | For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears. |
| 2 | Psalms 78:34 | When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God. |
Deuteronomy 1:45 Summary
This verse means that when the Israelites disobeyed God and got defeated, they tried to come back to Him and cry out for help, but God wouldn't listen to them because of their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:43-44. This shows us that God is a just God who expects obedience, but also a loving God who wants us to come to Him in repentance, as seen in 1 John 1:9. We can learn from the Israelites' mistake by seeking to obey God's commands and seeking His forgiveness when we fail, as mentioned in Proverbs 28:13. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of disobedience and experience God's love and restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God not listen to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:45?
The Israelites had previously disobeyed God's command and presumptuously went up into the hill country, which led to their defeat, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:43-44, and thus God would not listen to their cries for help, as He often does when we rebel against Him, as mentioned in Proverbs 28:9.
Is God's refusal to listen to the Israelites a sign of His lack of love or care for them?
No, God's refusal to listen to the Israelites is not a sign of His lack of love, but rather a sign of His justice and discipline, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, where it says that God disciplines those He loves.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience in Deuteronomy 1:45?
We can learn the importance of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:43-45, and the need to seek God's forgiveness and restoration when we fail, as mentioned in 1 John 1:9.
How does Deuteronomy 1:45 relate to other instances of God not listening to His people in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:45 is not an isolated instance, as seen in Isaiah 1:15, where God says He will not listen to the prayers of the wicked, and in Jeremiah 11:14, where God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people because they have forsaken Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have rebelled against God's commands, and what were the consequences?
- How can I apply the lesson of Deuteronomy 1:45 to my life, seeking to obey God's commands and avoid the consequences of disobedience?
- In what ways can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration when I fail, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I balance the justice and discipline of God with His love and care for me, as seen in Hebrews 12:6?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:45
And ye returned and wept before the Lord,.... Those that remained when the Amorites left pursuing them, returned to the camp at Kadesh, where Moses and the Levites were, and the rest of the people;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:45
But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea. Turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:45
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:45
45. nor gave ear] A poetic word used in the Hex. in prose only here and in the deuteronomic passage, Exodus 15:26 (see Driver). The repentance of the people is not even yet satisfactory; see on 41.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:45
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No Holiness - No Heaven by John Greer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the seriousness of the business of preaching the word of God. He prays for the congregation to be convicted of their sinfulness and to seek |
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The Danger of Addictions by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the creation of man in Genesis, highlighting the unique aspects of humanity compared to animals, emphasizing the internal struggle between the spirit and th |
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Epistle 211 by George Fox | George Fox preaches a powerful message warning those who have turned back to the world's ways after knowing the truth, causing stumbling blocks for others and grieving the righteou |
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Genesis 27:1-46 by John Calvin | Rebekah's faith and determination to secure the blessing for Jacob, despite the deceitful means used, demonstrate her trust in God's promise and providence. Isaac's unwitting role |
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True vs. False Conversions by C.J. Cutrone | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the repetitive cycle of the Israelites in the Bible. He highlights how the people would turn to God when they needed deliverance, but would q |
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Xl. to Robert Stewart, on His Decision for Christ by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches a heartfelt message welcoming a brother to the world of suffering and to God's house, encouraging him to grow in faith and trust in Christ. He emphasizes |
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Homily 41 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of not giving in to anger and seeking revenge, highlighting the detrimental effects of holding onto grudges and the need to forgive ot |