Translations
Modern
Though these nations, which you will dispossess, listen to conjurers and diviners, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so.
Traditional
For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.
Literal
For these nations that you will dispossess listened to soothsayers and diviners, and as for you, YHWH your God has not given for you to do so.
Latin
Gentes istæ, quarum possidebis terram, augures et divinos audiunt: tu autem a Domino Deo tuo aliter institutus es.
Original
Hebrew
English
Though these nations, which you will dispossess, listen to conjurers and diviners, the LORD your God has not permitted you to do so.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Law of Moses Magic Prophet, Prophetess Soothsayer
Topics
Divination: Practised by Diviners Divination: The Law: Forbade Seeking To Gentiles: Superstitious Mediums Sorcery: Forbidden The Jews: Prohibited From: Following Practices of Others