Deuteronomy 1:40

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ”

American Standard Version (1901)

But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.

Bible in Basic English

But as for you, go back, journeying into the waste land by the way of the Red Sea.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But return you and go into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea.

Free Bible Version

But now turn around and head back into the desert on the road that leads to the Red Sea.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But as for you, turne backe, and take your iourney into the wildernesse by the way of the red Sea.

King James (Authorized) Version

But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

One Unity Resource Bible

But as for you, turn, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Sea of Suf [Reed Sea].”

Translation for Translators

But as for you, turn around and go back into the desert, toward the ◄Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba►.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

But as for you, turn and take your journey into the wilderness along the way to the Sea of Reeds.'

Noah Webster Bible

But as for you, turn ye, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

World English Bible

But as for you, turn, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.”

Young's Literal Translation

and ye, turn for yourselves, and journey toward the wilderness, the way of the Red Sea.

Context

Israel’s Penalty

³⁹And the little ones you said would become captives—your children who on that day did not know good from evil—will enter the land that I will give them, and they will possess it. ⁴⁰But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ”

Summary

In this verse, Moses recounts the Israelites' rebellion against God's command to possess the Promised Land, resulting in their wandering in the wilderness for forty years. The consequence of their disobedience led to a delay in entering the land flowing with milk and honey. This serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's instructions. It underscores the principle that our choices have consequences, and highlights the need to trust in God's guidance and timing rather than relying on our own understanding.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

turn you, and take your journey into the . . . Red Sea--This command they disregarded, and, determined to force an onward passage in spite of the earnest remonstrances of Moses, they attempted to cross the heights then occupied by the combined forces of the Amorites and Amalekites (compare Num 14:43), but were repulsed with great loss. People often experience distress even while in the way of duty. But how different their condition who suffer in situations where God is with them from the feelings of those who are conscious that they are in a position directly opposed to the divine will! The Israelites were grieved when they found themselves involved in difficulties and perils; but their sorrow arose not from a sense of the guilt so much as the sad effects of their perverse conduct; and "though they wept," they were not true penitents. So the Lord would not hearken to their voice, nor give ear unto them.

Deuteronomy 1:40

Israel’s Penalty

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But you are to turn back and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea. ”

American Standard Version (1901)

But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.

Bible in Basic English

But as for you, go back, journeying into the waste land by the way of the Red Sea.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But return you and go into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea.

Free Bible Version

But now turn around and head back into the desert on the road that leads to the Red Sea.”

Geneva Bible 1599

But as for you, turne backe, and take your iourney into the wildernesse by the way of the red Sea.

King James (Authorized) Version

But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

One Unity Resource Bible

But as for you, turn, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Sea of Suf [Reed Sea].”

Translation for Translators

But as for you, turn around and go back into the desert, toward the ◄Red Sea/Gulf of Aqaba►.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

But as for you, turn and take your journey into the wilderness along the way to the Sea of Reeds.'

Noah Webster Bible

But as for you, turn ye, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

World English Bible

But as for you, turn, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.”

Young's Literal Translation

and ye, turn for yourselves, and journey toward the wilderness, the way of the Red Sea.

Deuteronomy 1:40

Verse

Context

Israel’s Penalty

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 1:40

Israel’s Penalty

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary