Translations
Modern
And there you will serve man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or eat or smell.
Traditional
And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men’s hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.
Literal
And you will serve gods there—the work of the hands of man—wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.
Latin
Ibique servietis diis, qui hominum manu fabricati sunt, ligno et lapidi qui non vident, nec audiunt, nec comedunt, nec odorantur.
Original
Hebrew
English
And there you will serve man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or eat or smell.
Notes
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
Parallels
Glossary
Adam (Person) Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Idol: Made of Wood and Stone Idolatry: Denunciations Against Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Objects of Described as Senseless Idols Idolatry: Obstinate Sinners Judicially Given up To Obedience: Enjoined Stones: Idols Made of