Deuteronomy 17:13
Deuteronomy 17:13 in Multiple Translations
Then all the people will hear and be afraid, and will no longer behave arrogantly.
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
And all the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear and put away their pride.
Then everyone else will hear about it and be afraid, and won't act with contempt in the future.
So all the people shall heare and feare, and doe no more presumptuously.
and all the people do hear and fear, and do not presume any more.
All the people shall hear and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.
And all the people hearing it shall fear, that no one afterwards swell with pride.
Then after that person is executed, all the people will hear about it, and they will be afraid, and none of them will act that way any more.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 17:13
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Deuteronomy 17:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
הָ/עָ֖ם
יִשְׁמְע֣וּ
וְ/יִרָ֑אוּ
וְ/לֹ֥א
יְזִיד֖וּ/ן
עֽוֹד
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
יִשְׁמְע֣וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/יִרָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יְזִיד֖וּ/ן
zûwd
H2102
to boil
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 17:13
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יִשְׁמְע֣וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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.
וְ/יִרָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
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.
יְזִיד֖וּ/ן
zûwd
H2102
"to boil"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to boil over with pride or arrogance, like in Exodus when the Israelites rebelled against God. It can also mean to act presumptuously or be insolent. In the Bible, it often describes people who defy God's authority.
Definition: 1) to boil, boil up, seethe, act proudly, act presumptuously, act rebelliously, be presumptuous, be arrogant, be rebelliously proud 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act presumptuously 1a2) to deal arrogantly (with 'al') 1a3) to defy proudly (with 'el') 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to boil, seethe, act proudly 1b2) to act presumptuously, act insolently Aramaic equivalent: zud (זוּד "be proud" H2103)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: be proud, deal proudly, presume, (come) presumptuously, sod. See also: Genesis 25:29; Deuteronomy 18:20; Jeremiah 50:29.
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 17:13
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Context — Courts of Law
11according to the terms of law they give and the verdict they proclaim. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from the decision they declare to you.
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.
14When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, “Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us,” 15you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 13:11 | Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 19:20 | Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you. |
| 3 | 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.” |
Deuteronomy 17:13 Summary
Deuteronomy 17:13 teaches us that when people see God's judgment on those who disobey, they will be afraid and stop being arrogant. This is a reminder that God is serious about obedience, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 17:12. When we fear God's judgment, we are more likely to live humbly and obey His commands, which is in line with the teaching in Proverbs 1:7. By living in reverence of God's power and authority, we can avoid the kind of arrogance that leads to judgment, and instead, live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in passages like 1 Peter 1:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of executing someone who acts presumptuously in Deuteronomy 17:12, and how does it relate to Deuteronomy 17:13?
The purpose is to remove evil from Israel, as stated in Deuteronomy 17:12, and Deuteronomy 17:13 shows that this act of judgment will cause the people to fear and no longer behave arrogantly, which is in line with the principle of respect for authority found in Romans 13:1-2.
How does the fear mentioned in Deuteronomy 17:13 differ from the fear of God mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as Proverbs 1:7?
The fear in Deuteronomy 17:13 is a fear of human judgment, whereas the fear of God in Proverbs 1:7 is a reverent awe and respect for God's sovereignty and power, which leads to wisdom and obedience.
Is Deuteronomy 17:13 still relevant today, or was it only applicable in the Old Testament context?
While the specific context of Deuteronomy 17:13 is rooted in the Old Testament, the principle of respecting authority and the consequences of disobedience remains relevant today, as seen in passages like Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Peter 2:13-14.
How does Deuteronomy 17:13 relate to the concept of humility, especially in the context of Christian living?
Deuteronomy 17:13 highlights the importance of humility, as the people are no longer behaving arrogantly after hearing of the judgment, which aligns with the New Testament teaching on humility in passages like Philippians 2:3-4 and James 4:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be behaving arrogantly, and how can I humble myself before God and others?
- How can I balance the fear of human judgment with the fear of God, ensuring that my actions are motivated by a desire to please God rather than just avoiding human consequences?
- In what ways can I demonstrate respect for authority in my daily life, whether it be towards parents, employers, or government leaders, as instructed in passages like Romans 13:1-2 and Ephesians 6:1-3?
- What role does accountability play in my spiritual growth, and how can I surround myself with people who will encourage me to live a life of humility and obedience to God?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 17:13
And all the people shall hear, and fear,.... All the people of Israel in their own cities, and particularly the judges in those cities; they shall hear of what is done to the obstinate and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 17:13
And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and inquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 17:13
13. hear, and fear] Deuteronomy 13:11 (12).
Sermons on Deuteronomy 17:13
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The Nature and End of Excommunication by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the nature and purpose of excommunication based on 1 Corinthians 5:11, emphasizing the duty of the church to maintain purity by casting out visibly wic |
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Search Me by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the focus is on the power and majesty of God as revealed in the heavens and His wisdom and holiness as revealed in His Word. The speaker emphasizes the importance o |
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Knowing and Doing Good by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of knowing and doing good, emphasizing that sinning knowingly and presumptuously is a heinous offense before God. He explains that to si |