Deuteronomy 2:27

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Deuteronomy 2:27 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left.

King James Version KJV

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the high way, I will neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left.

American Standard Version ASV

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the highway, I will turn neither unto the right hand nor to the left.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Let me go through your land: I will keep to the highway, not turning to the right or to the left;

Free Bible Version FBV

‘Let us pass through your land. We'll stay on the main road and won't turn off either to the right or to the left.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Let me passe through thy land: I will go by the hie way: I will neither turne vnto the right hand nor to the left.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Let me pass over through thy land; in the several ways I go; I turn not aside — right or left —

World English Bible WEB

“Let me pass through your land. I will go along by the highway. I will turn neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the highway, I will neither turn to the right hand nor to the left.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

We will pass through thy land, we will go along by the highway: we will not turn aside neither to the right hand nor to the left.

Translation for Translators T4T

‘Please allow us to travel through your land. We promise that we will stay on the road; we will not turn off to the right or to the left.

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Deuteronomy 2:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֶעְבְּרָ֣ה בְ/אַרְצֶ֔/ךָ בַּ/דֶּ֥רֶךְ בַּ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ אֵלֵ֑ךְ לֹ֥א אָס֖וּר יָמִ֥ין וּ/שְׂמֹֽאול

אֶעְבְּרָ֣ה ʻâbar H5674 to pass V-Qal-1cs

בְ/אַרְצֶ֔/ךָ ʼerets H776 land Prep | N-cs | Suff

בַּ/דֶּ֥רֶךְ derek H1870 way Prep | N-cs

בַּ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ derek H1870 way Prep | N-cs

אֵלֵ֑ךְ yâlak H3212 to walk V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 not Part

אָס֖וּר çûwr H5493 to turn aside V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

יָמִ֥ין yâmîyn H3225 Ben]jamin N-fs

וּ/שְׂמֹֽאול sᵉmôʼwl H8040 left Conj | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 2:27

אֶעְבְּרָ֣ה ʻâbar H5674 "to pass" V-Qal-1cs

This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.

Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over

Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.

בְ/אַרְצֶ֔/ךָ ʼerets H776 "land" Prep | N-cs | Suff

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

בַּ/דֶּ֥רֶךְ derek H1870 "way" Prep | N-cs

Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.

Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.

בַּ/דֶּ֖רֶךְ derek H1870 "way" Prep | N-cs

Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)

אֵלֵ֑ךְ yâlak H3212 "to walk" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.

Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.

לֹ֥א lôʼ H3808 "not" 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.

אָס֖וּר çûwr H5493 "to turn aside" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.

Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed

Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.

יָמִ֥ין yâmîyn H3225 "Ben]jamin" N-fs

Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)

Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.

וּ/שְׂמֹֽאול sᵉmôʼwl H8040 "left" Conj | N-ms

This word means 'left' or 'north', referring to the left hand or side, as seen in KJV translations. It describes direction or orientation.

Definition: 1) the left, the left hand, the left side 1a) left 1b) left hand 1c) north (as one faces east)

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: left (hand, side). See also: Genesis 13:9; 1 Kings 22:19; Proverbs 3:16.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 2:27

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Deuteronomy 2:27 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 2:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 2:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:27
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 2:27
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:27

Context — The Defeat of Sihon

25This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” 26So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying,

27“Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left.

28You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, 29just as the descendants of Esau who live in Seir and the Moabites who live in Ar did for us, until we cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD our God is giving us.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Judges 11:19	And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’
2	Deuteronomy 2:6	You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’”
3	Numbers 21:21–23	Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, “Let us pass through your land. We will not cut through any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel.

Deuteronomy 2:27 Summary

[This verse shows the Israelites asking to pass through the land of Sihon king of Heshbon, promising to stay on the main road and respect the land and its people, as a demonstration of their trust in God's guidance and provision. This is similar to the instructions given in Numbers 20:14-21, where the Israelites were instructed to pass through the land of Edom. The Israelites were seeking a peaceful passage, and their request shows their desire to follow God's will and avoid conflict, just like we should strive to do in our own lives, as seen in Romans 12:18 and Matthew 5:9. By following God's instructions and respecting the boundaries of others, we can demonstrate our faith and trust in His sovereignty, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Israelites asking to pass through the land of Sihon king of Heshbon?

The Israelites were seeking a peaceful passage through the land, as instructed by God, and this request shows their desire to follow God's will and avoid conflict, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:26 and Exodus 23:20-21.

Why did the Israelites promise to stay on the main road and not turn to the right or to the left?

This promise was a demonstration of their intention to respect the boundaries and sovereignty of Sihon's land, and to avoid any appearance of aggression or conquest, similar to the instructions given in Deuteronomy 23:9-11 and Numbers 20:14-21.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's covenant with the Israelites?

This verse illustrates the Israelites' dependence on God's guidance and provision, as they seek to fulfill their covenant obligations and enter the Promised Land, as promised in Genesis 12:7 and reaffirmed in Deuteronomy 1:8.

What can we learn from the Israelites' approach to Sihon king of Heshbon in this verse?

We can learn the importance of humility, respect, and trust in God's sovereignty, as the Israelites sought to navigate a challenging situation with integrity and faith, as exemplified in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 37:3-7.

Reflection Questions

How can I apply the principle of respecting boundaries and sovereignty in my own relationships and interactions with others?
In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's guidance and provision, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances?
How can I balance my own needs and desires with the need to respect and honor the boundaries and rights of others, as the Israelites did in this verse?
What are some ways that I can practice humility and dependence on God, as the Israelites did in this passage?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 2:27

Let me pass through thy land,.... [See comments on Numbers 21:22], I will go along by the highway; the king's highway, as in the place referred to, the public road: I will neither turn to the right

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 2:27

This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:27

In my direct road to Canaan, from which I will not turn aside into thy fields, or vineyards, or houses;

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 2:27

27. Let me pass, etc.] So E, Numbers 21:22; LXX, we will pass. I will go along by the highway] Heb. and Sam. here by the way by the way; E, by the king’s way, the main road, like the Ar. term Sulṭ ?ani. I will neither turn, etc.] E, Numbers 21:22 : we will not turn aside into field or vineyard, nor drink the water of the wells.

Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 2:27

27. I will go along by the high way — Hebrew, by the way. The meaning is, that the Israelites would pass directly through the land, not seeking to dispossess the inhabitants nor to despoil them.