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Deuteronomy 30:17

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Deuteronomy 30:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them,

King James Version KJV

But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

American Standard Version ASV

But if thy heart turn away, and thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

Bible in Basic English BBE

But if your heart is turned away and your ear is shut, and you go after those who would make you servants and worshippers of other gods:

Free Bible Version FBV

If you disregard this and you refuse to listen, if you're lured into bowing down to other gods and worshiping them,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But if thine heart turne away, so that thou wilt not obey, but shalt be seduced and worship other gods, and serue them,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And if thy heart doth turn, and thou dost not hearken, and hast been driven away, and hast bowed thyself to other gods, and served them,

World English Bible WEB

But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away and worship other gods, and serve them,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But if thy heart shall turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But if thy heart be turned away, so that thou wilt not hear, and being deceived with error thou adore strange gods, and serve them:

Translation for Translators T4T

But if you turn away from Yahweh and refuse to heed what he says, and if you allow yourselves to be led away to worship other gods,

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Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 30:17

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Deuteronomy 30:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אִם יִפְנֶ֥ה לְבָבְ/ךָ֖ וְ/לֹ֣א תִשְׁמָ֑ע וְ/נִדַּחְתָּ֗ וְ/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֛יתָ לֵ/אלֹהִ֥ים אֲחֵרִ֖ים וַ/עֲבַדְתָּֽ/ם
וְ/אִם ʼim H518 if Conj | Conj
יִפְנֶ֥ה pânâh H6437 Corner (Gate) V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לְבָבְ/ךָ֖ lêbâb H3824 heart N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part
תִשְׁמָ֑ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וְ/נִדַּחְתָּ֗ nâdach H5080 to banish Conj | V-Niphal-2ms
וְ/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֛יתָ shâchâh H7812 to bow Conj | V-v-2ms
לֵ/אלֹהִ֥ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 God Prep | N-mp
אֲחֵרִ֖ים ʼachêr H312 another Adj
וַ/עֲבַדְתָּֽ/ם ʻâbad H5647 to serve Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 30:17

וְ/אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj | Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יִפְנֶ֥ה pânâh H6437 "Corner (Gate)" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
לְבָבְ/ךָ֖ lêbâb H3824 "heart" N-ms | Suff
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
וְ/לֹ֣א 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.
תִשְׁמָ֑ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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/נִדַּחְתָּ֗ nâdach H5080 "to banish" Conj | V-Niphal-2ms
To banish or drive away, used in various contexts, such as expelling someone from a community, as seen in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to impel, thrust, drive away, banish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to impel 1a2) to thrust away, banish 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be impelled 1b2) to be thrust out, be banished 1b2a) banished, outcast (participle) 1b3) to be driven away 1b4) to be thrust away, thrust aside 1c) (Pual) to be thrust into 1c1) thrust (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to thrust, move, impel 1d2) to thrust out, banish 1d3) to thrust away, thrust aside 1e) (Hophal) to be chased, be hunted 1e1) chased, hunted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: banish, bring, cast down (out), chase, compel, draw away, drive (away, out, quite), fetch a stroke, force, go away, outcast, thrust away (out), withdraw. See also: Deuteronomy 4:19; Isaiah 27:13; Psalms 5:11.
וְ/הִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֛יתָ shâchâh H7812 "to bow" Conj | V-v-2ms
This Hebrew word means to bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. It is used in Genesis 24:52 to describe Abraham's servant bowing down to God. The word is about showing humility and respect to someone or something.
Definition: 1) to bow down 1a) (Qal) to bow down 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself 1c1a) before superior in homage 1c1b) before God in worship 1c1c) before false gods 1c1d) before angel
Usage: Occurs in 166 OT verses. KJV: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Kings 9:9; Psalms 5:8.
לֵ/אלֹהִ֥ים ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲחֵרִ֖ים ʼachêr H312 "another" Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
וַ/עֲבַדְתָּֽ/ם ʻâbad H5647 "to serve" Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 30:17

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1 2 Timothy 4:4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
2 Hebrews 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
3 Proverbs 1:32 For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
4 Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
5 1 Samuel 12:25 But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.”
6 Deuteronomy 29:18–28 Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit, because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry. The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law. Then the generation to come—your sons who follow you and the foreigner who comes from a distant land—will see the plagues of the land and the sicknesses the LORD has inflicted on it. All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger. So all the nations will ask, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land? Why this great outburst of anger?’ And the people will answer, ‘It is because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD, the God of their fathers, which He made with them when He brought them out of the land of Egypt. They went and served other gods, and they worshiped gods they had not known—gods that the LORD had not given to them. Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against this land, and He brought upon it every curse written in this book. The LORD uprooted them from their land in His anger, rage, and great wrath, and He cast them into another land, where they are today.’
7 John 3:19–21 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”
8 Deuteronomy 17:17 He must not take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. He must not accumulate for himself large amounts of silver and gold.
9 1 Kings 11:2 These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.
10 Hebrews 12:25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

Deuteronomy 30:17 Summary

This verse is a warning that if we turn our hearts away from God and start worshiping other things, we will face serious consequences. It's like choosing to walk away from a loving relationship, and instead, following something that will ultimately hurt us, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:17-18. To avoid this, we need to make a conscious choice to love and obey God every day, as encouraged in Joshua 24:15, and seek His presence through prayer and reading His word, like it's mentioned in Psalm 119:11. By doing so, we can choose life and experience God's blessings, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to have my heart turn away from God?

Having your heart turn away from God means to reject His will and ways, and instead follow your own desires or the influences of the world, as warned in Deuteronomy 30:17 and echoed in 1 Samuel 15:23.

Can I still worship other things and be a Christian?

No, as a Christian, you are called to worship and serve only the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5 and reiterated in Deuteronomy 30:17, for worshiping other gods is considered idolatry.

How can I prevent my heart from turning away from God?

To prevent your heart from turning away, focus on loving and obeying God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 30:16, and regularly seek His presence through prayer and reading His word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11 and Joshua 1:8.

What are the consequences of turning away from God?

The consequences of turning away from God are severe, including spiritual death and separation from Him, as warned in Deuteronomy 30:17-18 and Romans 6:23, emphasizing the importance of choosing life and obedience to God.

Reflection Questions

  1. In what ways might my heart be turning away from God, and what steps can I take to realign my heart with His will?
  2. How do I recognize when I am being drawn away to worship other things, and what biblical truths can I use to combat these temptations?
  3. What are some practical ways I can choose to love and obey God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 30:16, and how can I make these choices a daily habit?
  4. In what ways can I seek God's presence and guidance in my life, and how can I be more intentional about prioritizing my relationship with Him?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 30:17

But if thine heart turn away,.... From the true God, and the right worship of him, and from his commands, statutes, and judgments: so that thou wilt not hear; the voice of the Lord and obey it, or

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 30:17

See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; See, I have set before thee this day life ... and death - i:e., the alternative of a good and happy, or a disobedient and miserable life.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:17

Drawn away, either by thy own evil mind, or by the examples or persuasions of others.

Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:17

Deuteronomy 30:17 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;Ver. 17. But if thine heart turn away.] This is that death and evil.

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 30:17

17. But if thine heart turn away] Deuteronomy 29:18 (17); for drawn away see Deuteronomy 4:19, Deuteronomy 13:13 (14); for worship and serve see on Deuteronomy 4:19.

Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:17

15-20. Choose life — In striking expressions Moses summarizes his teachings. Life is connected with their obedience, death with their disobedience.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 30:17

SermonDescription
Steve Gallagher The Coming Great Deception by Steve Gallagher In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of rejecting the truth of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of understanding right from wrong and warns against accep
H.J. Vine The Ear by H.J. Vine H.J. Vine emphasizes the importance of being mindful of what we listen to, as God is very jealous of how we use our ears. He highlights how Satan entered man's soul through Eve's e
John Piper "Consider How to Stir Up One Another to Love" by John Piper In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of mutual care within the church community. The sermon is based on Dimension 4 of the treasuring Christ together vision, which
Zac Poonen (The Law of the Holy Spirit) Letting the Holy Spirit Fill You by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of taking action in one's faith rather than being solely moved by emotions. He warns against being deceived by the devil thro
Zac Poonen How to Escape Deception by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher highlights the danger of false preachers who present another Jesus, another spirit, and another gospel. He emphasizes the importance of discerning whet
David Wilkerson Your Faith Is Going Into the Fire by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing gratitude for the faithfulness of the Lord Jesus. He shares a testimony of a young man who was delivered from drugs and alcohol an
J. Glyn Owen (1 John #15) Anti-Christs Exposed by J. Glyn Owen In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of departure and its significance in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that God allows certain things and does certain things
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