Deuteronomy 9:8
Deuteronomy 9:8 in Multiple Translations
At Horeb you provoked the LORD, and He was angry enough to destroy you.
Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.
Also in Horeb ye provoked Jehovah to wrath, and Jehovah was angry with you to destroy you.
Again in Horeb you made the Lord angry, and in his wrath he would have put an end to you.
At Horeb you provoked the Lord, making him so angry he was about to destroy you.
Also in Horeb ye prouoked the Lord to anger so that the Lord was wroth with you, euen to destroy you.
even in Horeb ye have made Jehovah wroth, and Jehovah sheweth Himself angry against you — to destroy you.
Also in Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was angry with you to destroy you.
Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.
For in Horeb also thou didst provoke him, and he was angry, and would have destroyed thee,
Even at Sinai Mountain your ancestors caused Yahweh to become angry. Because he was very angry, he was ready to get rid of all of them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 9:8
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Deuteronomy 9:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/חֹרֵ֥ב
הִקְצַפְתֶּ֖ם
אֶת
יְהוָ֑ה
וַ/יִּתְאַנַּ֧ף
יְהוָ֛ה
בָּ/כֶ֖ם
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
וּ/בְ/חֹרֵ֥ב
Chôrêb
H2722
Horeb
Conj | Prep | N-proper
הִקְצַפְתֶּ֖ם
qâtsaph
H7107
be angry
V-Hiphil-Perf-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וַ/יִּתְאַנַּ֧ף
ʼânaph
H599
be angry
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בָּ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 9:8
וּ/בְ/חֹרֵ֥ב
Chôrêb
H2722
"Horeb"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. This mountain is a significant location in the Bible, and its other name Sinai is also used. The book of Exodus describes the events that took place at Horeb.
Definition: Horeb = "desert" another name for Mount Sinai from which God gave the law to Moses and the Israelites Another name of si.nay (סִינַי "Sinai" H5514G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Horeb. See also: Exodus 3:1; Deuteronomy 5:2; Psalms 106:19.
הִקְצַפְתֶּ֖ם
qâtsaph
H7107
"be angry"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be angry or furious, like God's wrath in Psalm 2:12. It describes intense rage or displeasure, often used to warn against provoking God's anger. This word appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to be displeased, be angry, fret oneself, be wroth 1a) (Qal) to be wroth, to be full of wrath, to be furious 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to wrath or anger 1c) (Hithpael) to put oneself in a rage, anger oneself Aramaic equivalent: qe.tsaph (קְצַף "be angry" H7108)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (be) anger(-ry), displease, fret self, (provoke to) wrath (come), be wroth. See also: Genesis 40:2; Esther 1:12; Psalms 106:32.
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.
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.
וַ/יִּתְאַנַּ֧ף
ʼânaph
H599
"be angry"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for 'be angry' describes God's displeasure, like in Psalm 103:8. It means to breathe hard or be enraged, used in the Bible to convey strong emotions.
Definition: 1) to be angry, to be displeased, to breathe hard 1a) (Qal) to be angry (of God) 1b) (Hithpael) to be angry (always of God)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: be angry (displeased). See also: Deuteronomy 1:37; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Psalms 2:12.
יְהוָ֛ה
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.
בָּ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/הַשְׁמִ֥יד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
אֶתְ/כֶֽם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 9:8
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- Deuteronomy 9:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 9:8
Context — The Golden Calf
6Understand, 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.
7Remember this, and never forget how you provoked the LORD your God in the wilderness. From the day you left the land of Egypt until you reached this place, you have been rebelling against the LORD.
8At Horeb you provoked the LORD, and He was angry enough to destroy you.
9When I went up on the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant that the LORD made with you, I stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. I ate no bread and drank no water. 10Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 106:19–22 | At Horeb they made a calf and worshiped a molten image. They exchanged their Glory for the image of a grass-eating ox. They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea. |
| 2 | Exodus 32:16 | The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. |
| 3 | Exodus 32:7–10 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go down at once, for your people, whom you brought up out of the land 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 calf and have bowed down to it. They have sacrificed to it and said, ‘These, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.’” 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.” |
Deuteronomy 9:8 Summary
[This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and disobeying God can make Him very angry, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:8. However, it also shows us that God is merciful and slow to anger, as described in Exodus 34:6-7. We can learn from the Israelites' mistakes and strive to obey God, knowing that He loves us and wants what's best for us, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11. By seeking God's mercy and forgiveness, we can avoid provoking Him to anger and instead experience His love and blessings, as promised in Psalm 103:8-12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to provoke the Lord?
To provoke the Lord means to stir up His anger or displeasure, often through disobedience or rebellion, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:8 and also in Psalm 106:29, where the Israelites provoked the Lord to anger with their idolatrous actions.
Why was the Lord angry enough to destroy the Israelites?
The Lord was angry enough to destroy the Israelites because of their persistent rebellion and disobedience, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 9:7, where it says they rebelled against the Lord from the day they left Egypt until they reached the Promised Land, demonstrating a pattern of behavior that warranted His judgment, similar to what is described in Exodus 32:9-10.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's mercy?
This verse highlights the mercy of God, as despite the Israelites' provocation, He did not destroy them, demonstrating His long-suffering nature, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where the Lord describes Himself as slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience at Horeb?
We can learn from the Israelites' experience at Horeb that our actions have consequences, and rebellion against God can lead to His judgment, but we can also see the importance of humility, repentance, and seeking God's mercy, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I might be provoking the Lord in my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and holiness in my daily life, so I might avoid provoking Him to anger?
- What are some areas where I struggle with rebellion or disobedience, and how can I seek God's help to overcome these struggles, as encouraged in Philippians 4:13?
- How can I balance the truth of God's judgment with the truth of His mercy and love, and what implications does this have for my relationship with Him, as seen in Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 9:8
Also in Horeb ye provoked the Lord to wrath,.... The word "also" shows that they had provoked him before, but this instance is given as a very notorious one; here they made the golden calf and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 9:8
Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you. Also in Horeb - rather, 'even in Horeb,' where it might have been expected they would have acted otherwise.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
When your miraculous deliverance out of Egypt was fresh in memory; when God had but newly manifested himself to you in so stupendous and dreadful a manner, and had taken you into covenant with himself; when God was actually conferring further mercies upon you.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
Deuteronomy 9:8 Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.Ver. 8. The Lord was angry.] God is said to be angry when he doeth as an angry man useth to do: viz., (1.) Chide; (2.) Smite: revenge being the next effect of anger.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
(8) Also.—Even in Horeb. In the very sight of the mountain of the Law, the Law was flagrantly violated.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 9:8
8. Even (or particularly) in Horeb] The most notorious rebellion of all. Here begins the recital of the sin of the golden calf as in Exodus 32-34, JE. provoked, etc.] Deuteronomy 9:7. was angry] See on Deuteronomy 1:37.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 9:8
Also in Horeb - Rather, “even in Horeb.” The time and circumstances made the apostasy at Horeb particularly inexcusable.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:8
8. Also in Horeb ye provoked the Lord — How startling the indictment against them! How emphatic the condemnation! Their sins are brought out in bold relief, with the background of Horeb, the mountain of God, to deepen the effect.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 9:8
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(The Church in the Last Days) 07 - the Harlot by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than traditions or wrong teachings. He urges the listeners to listen to the entire series |
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Intercession - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four important aspects of Jesus' sacrifice. Firstly, Jesus poured out his soul unto death by shedding every drop of his blood, as the scriptu |
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Aaron's Failure by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of his daughter giving a testimony before leaving for Nepal. She attributes her faith and presence at the meeting to her pa |
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The Man Who Didn't Want the Job by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges and criticisms faced by Moses during his ministry. Despite the difficulties, Moses remained focused on the glory of God. The |
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Hannah Effectual Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the pastor begins by praying for the breaking of spiritual bondage and for the transformation of the past into light. He then talks about the importance of having a |
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(Exodus) Exodus 32:11-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praying honestly and openly to God. He uses the example of Moses praying to God on behalf of the Israelites. Moses reminds |
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I Know What Your Calling Is by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the condition of a nation just before the judgment of God comes upon it. He highlights the presence of a conspiracy among the prophets, who ha |