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Deuteronomy 29

Deuteronomy 29:18

The Covenant in Moab · Deuteronomy 29:1–29
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Translations

Modern
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,
Traditional
Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;
Literal
…lest there be among you man or woman or family or tribe whose heart turns away today from YHWH our God, to go and serve the gods of those nations, lest there be among you a root bearing gall and wormwood,
Latin
Ne forte sit inter vos vir aut mulier, familia aut tribus, cujus cor aversum est hodie a Domino Deo nostro, ut vadat et serviat diis illarum gentium: et sit inter vos radix germinans fel et amaritudinem.

Original

Hebrew
English
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,

Notes

Deuteronomy 29:18

This metaphor describes idolatry as a root. If allowed to grow, it would lead to idol worship, which is the bitter fruit.

Deuteronomy 29:2–30:20

As Moses prepared to die, he spoke a farewell message to Israel. In this message, he briefly reviewed their history since they left Egypt.

He urged the nation to promise loyalty to the Lord. This part of Deuteronomy shows that grace (God’s undeserved favor) is not only a New Testament teaching. Grace is the foundation of the Lord’s relationship with Israel.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Gall Heart Hosea, Book of Oath

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Prone to Depart from God Confidence: False Families: Warning Against Departing from God Family of Saints: Warned Against Departing from God Gall: A Bitter Herb Heart: The Unregenerate: Loves Evil Sin: Fruits of Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Wormwood: A Bitter Plant Wormwood: Figurative