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Deuteronomy 4

Deuteronomy 4:21

A Warning against Idolatry · Deuteronomy 4:15–31
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Translations

Modern
The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.
Traditional
Furthermore the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance:
Literal
And YHWH was angry with me because of your words, and He swore that I would not pass over the Jordan, that I would not enter into the good land that YHWH your God is giving to you as an inheritance,
Latin
Iratusque est Dominus contra me propter sermones vestros, et juravit ut non transirem Jordanem, nec ingrederer terram optimam, quam daturus est vobis.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Notes

Deuteronomy 4:1–40

Moses gave a long speech to the Israelites because of their recent failures and what he thought would happen in Canaan.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes The Land

Parallels

Deuteronomy 12:29–32 Ezekiel 6:1–7

Places

Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Idolatry: Denunciations Against Obedience: Enjoined