Deuteronomy 9:13
Deuteronomy 9:13 in Multiple Translations
The LORD also said to me, “I have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people.
Furthermore the LORD spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
Furthermore Jehovah spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:
And then the Lord said to me, I have seen that this people is stiff-necked:
The Lord also told me, “I have been watching these people, and they really are stubborn and hard-hearted.
Furthermore, the Lord spake vnto me, saying, I haue seene this people, and beholde, it is a stifnecked people.
'And Jehovah speaketh unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and lo, a people stiff of neck it [is];
Furthermore the LORD spoke to me, saying, “I have seen these people, and behold, they are a stiff-necked people.
Furthermore, the LORD spoke to me, saying, I have seen this people, and behold, it is a stiff-necked people:
And again the Lord said to me: I see that this people is stiffnecked:
Then Yahweh said to me, ‘I have been watching these people, and I see that they are very stubborn.
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Deuteronomy 9:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֣/י
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
רָאִ֨יתִי֙
אֶת
הָ/עָ֣ם
הַ/זֶּ֔ה
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
עַם
קְשֵׁה
עֹ֖רֶף
הֽוּא
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֣/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
רָאִ֨יתִי֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עָ֣ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
הַ/זֶּ֔ה
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
עַם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
קְשֵׁה
qâsheh
H7186
severe
Adj
עֹ֖רֶף
ʻôreph
H6203
neck
N-ms
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 9:13
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
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.
אֵלַ֣/י
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.
לֵ/אמֹ֑ר
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.
רָאִ֨יתִי֙
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
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.
הָ/עָ֣ם
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.
הַ/זֶּ֔ה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
עַם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
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.
קְשֵׁה
qâsheh
H7186
"severe"
Adj
This word describes something or someone as severe or cruel, like the harsh treatment of the Israelites by their enemies in Judges.
Definition: 1) hard, cruel, severe, obstinate 1a) hard, difficult 1b) severe 1c) fierce, intense, vehement 1d) stubborn, stiff of neck, stiff-necked 1e) rigorous (of battle)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: churlish, cruel, grievous, hard((-hearted), thing), heavy, [phrase] impudent, obstinate, prevailed, rough(-ly), sore, sorrowful, stiff(necked), stubborn, [phrase] in trouble. See also: Genesis 42:7; 2 Samuel 2:17; Psalms 60:5.
עֹ֖רֶף
ʻôreph
H6203
"neck"
N-ms
The neck or back of the neck represents a turning point, like the back of a fleeing enemy or a stubborn person with a stiff neck.
Definition: 1) neck, back of the neck, back 1a) back of the neck 1a1) of fleeing foe 1a2) of apostasy (fig.) 1b) stiff of neck, obstinate (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: back ((stiff-) neck((-ed). See also: Genesis 49:8; 2 Chronicles 30:8; Psalms 18:41.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 9:13
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Context — The Golden Calf
11And at the end of forty days and forty nights, the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, the tablets of the covenant.
12And the LORD said to me, “Get up and go down from here at once, for your people, whom you brought out of Egypt, have corrupted themselves. How quickly they have turned aside from the way that I commanded them! They have made for themselves a molten image.”
13The LORD also said to me, “I have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people.
14Leave Me alone, so that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven. Then I will make you into a nation mightier and greater than they are.” 15So I went back down the mountain while it was blazing with fire, with the two tablets of the covenant in my hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 9:6 | Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 17:14 | But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 10:16 | Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 31:27 | For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death! |
| 5 | Exodus 32:9–10 | The LORD also said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people. Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” |
| 6 | Genesis 11:5 | Then the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the sons of men were building. |
| 7 | Genesis 18:21 | I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.” |
| 8 | Psalms 50:7 | “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 7:11 | Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD. |
| 10 | Malachi 3:5 | “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
Deuteronomy 9:13 Summary
In Deuteronomy 9:13, God tells Moses that the Israelites are a 'stiff-necked people', meaning they are stubborn and resistant to following His commands, much like a horse that refuses to turn when the reins are pulled. This description highlights the seriousness of sin and rebellion against God, as seen in Romans 6:23 and Revelation 20:12-15. As believers, we can learn from this verse by recognizing the importance of humility and obedience to God's will, and by seeking to cultivate a softer heart towards Him, as encouraged in James 4:6-10 and 1 Peter 5:6-7. By doing so, we can avoid the dangers of a 'stiff-necked' heart and instead experience the joy and freedom of following God's commands, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'stiff-necked people' mean in Deuteronomy 9:13?
The phrase 'stiff-necked people' is a metaphor that describes the Israelites' stubbornness and refusal to obey God's commands, similar to the description in Exodus 32:9 and Acts 7:51, where it is used to convey their hardness of heart and resistance to God's will.
Is Deuteronomy 9:13 saying that God did not know the Israelites would be rebellious?
No, Deuteronomy 9:13 is not saying that God was unaware of the Israelites' potential for rebellion; rather, it highlights God's sorrow and disappointment in their actions, as seen in Psalm 95:10, where God laments their hardness of heart.
How does Deuteronomy 9:13 relate to God's character?
Deuteronomy 9:13 shows that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who sees and knows all things, including the hearts of men, as stated in Jeremiah 17:10 and Psalm 139:1-2, and is grieved by their sin and rebellion.
What is the significance of God saying 'I have seen this people' in Deuteronomy 9:13?
When God says 'I have seen this people', it emphasizes His omniscience and intimate knowledge of the Israelites, much like in Genesis 1:1, where God sees and knows all things, and in Psalm 33:13-15, where God's watchful eye is upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the concept of not being 'stiff-necked' in my own life, and what are some areas where I may be resisting God's will?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a softer heart towards God, and be more sensitive to His leading and guidance, as seen in Ephesians 4:30-32 and Colossians 3:12-14?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, intercede for others who may be rebelling against God, and pray for their hearts to be softened, as seen in Exodus 32:11-14 and Numbers 14:13-20?
- How does the fact that God sees and knows all things, including our hearts, impact my relationship with Him, and what are some ways I can live a more transparent and honest life before Him, as encouraged in Hebrews 4:12-13 and 1 John 1:5-7?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 9:13
Furthermore the Lord spake unto me, saying,.... After he had given him the two tables, and before his departure from the mount: I have seen this people; took notice of them, their ways, and their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 9:13
Furthermore the LORD spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 9:13
13. stiffnecked] See on Deuteronomy 9:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:13
12-14. Get thee down quickly — The words of Jehovah are taken almost literally from Exodus 33:7-10.
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(Through the Bible) Numbers 11-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the lessons that can be learned from the history of the children of Israel as recorded in the book of Exodus. He emphasizes the importance o |
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A Review of Israel's Rebellions by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith reviews the rebellions of the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. He emphasizes the importance of walking in the ways of God and |
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God's Mercies - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining God's wisdom and teachings, highlighting the need to circumcise our hearts and words to align with His ways. It addresses the r |
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Day 48, Galatians 1 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the letter of Galatians, written by Paul around 48 A.D., to address the unique problem of a distorted gospel that had surfaced among the churches. The ear |