Deuteronomy 29:20
Deuteronomy 29:20 in Multiple Translations
The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven
The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.
Jehovah will not pardon him, but then the anger of Jehovah and his jealousy will smoke against that man, and all the curse that is written in this book shall lie upon him, and Jehovah will blot out his name from under heaven.
The Lord will have no mercy on him, but the wrath of the Lord will be burning against that man, and all the curses recorded in this book will be waiting for him, and the Lord will take away his name completely from the earth.
The Lord would never want to pardon them. In fact, his passionate anger will burn against them, and every curse written in this book will fall on them. The Lord will erase their name from the earth,
The Lord will not be mercifull vnto him, but then the wrath of the Lord and his ielousie shall smoke against that man, and euery curse that is written in this booke, shall light vpon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from vnder heauen,
Jehovah is not willing to be propitious to him, for then doth the anger of Jehovah smoke, also His zeal, against that man, and lain down on him hath all the oath which is written in this book, and Jehovah hath blotted out his name from under the heavens,
The LORD will not pardon him, but then the LORD’s anger and his jealousy will smoke against that man, and all the curse that is written in this book will fall on him, and the LORD will blot out his name from under the sky.
The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.
And the Lord should not forgive him: but his wrath and jealousy against that man should be exceedingly enkindled at that time, and all the curses that are written in this volume should light upon him: and the Lord should blot out his name from under heaven,
Yahweh will not forgive anyone who is stubborn like that. Instead, he will be extremely angry [DOU] with that person, and that person will experience all the curses that I have told you about, until Yahweh gets rid of that person and his family [IDM].
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Study Notes — Deuteronomy 29:20
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 29:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 29:20
Context — The Covenant in Moab
20The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven
21and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law. 22Then the generation to come—your sons who follow you and the foreigner who comes from a distant land—will see the plagues of the land and the sicknesses the LORD has inflicted on it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 74:1 | Why have You rejected us forever, O God? Why does Your anger smolder against the sheep of Your pasture? |
| 2 | Psalms 79:5 | How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 9:14 | Leave Me alone, so that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven. Then I will make you into a nation mightier and greater than they are.” |
| 4 | Ezekiel 23:25 | And I will set My jealous rage against you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and ears, and your survivors will fall by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and your remnant will be consumed by fire. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 14:7–8 | For when any Israelite or any foreigner dwelling in Israel separates himself from Me, sets up idols in his heart, and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of Me, I the LORD will answer him Myself. I will set My face against that man and make him a sign and a proverb; I will cut him off from among My people. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 6 | Exodus 20:5 | You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, |
| 7 | Nahum 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. |
| 8 | Psalms 18:8 | Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. |
| 9 | Exodus 34:14 | For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. |
| 10 | Proverbs 6:34 | For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. |
Deuteronomy 29:20 Summary
[This verse is saying that if someone turns away from God and refuses to obey Him, God will not forgive them and will instead pour out His anger and judgment upon them, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:20. This is a serious warning to remain faithful to God and to obey His commands, as encouraged in Psalm 119:10-12 and Matthew 22:37-40. It's like if someone deliberately breaks a promise or contract - there are consequences for their actions. We must remain faithful and obedient to God, and continually seek His presence and guidance, as seen in Psalm 119:10-12 and Matthew 22:37-40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to 'blot out' someone's name from under heaven?
This phrase means that the person will be completely removed from God's presence and forgotten, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:20 and Psalm 69:28, which says 'Let them be blotted out of the book of the living'.
Is this verse saying that God is unable to forgive certain sins?
According to Deuteronomy 29:20, the Lord will never be willing to forgive the person who turns away from Him, but this does not mean God is unable to forgive, rather it highlights the severity of the sin and the importance of repentance, as seen in Luke 12:10 and 1 John 1:9
How can we avoid being the kind of person described in this verse?
To avoid being the kind of person who turns away from the Lord, we must remain faithful and obedient, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:18-19, and continually seek God's presence and guidance, as encouraged in Psalm 119:10-12 and Matthew 22:37-40
What is the significance of 'every curse written in this book' falling upon the person?
The curses written in the book refer to the covenant between God and the Israelites, outlined in Deuteronomy, and the consequences of breaking that covenant, as seen in Deuteronomy 27:15-26 and 28:15-68, which highlights the importance of obeying God's commands
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be turning away from the Lord in my own life, and how can I repent and return to Him?
- How can I ensure that my heart remains faithful to God and does not become hardened or stubborn?
- What are some 'roots' of bitterness or poison in my life that may be causing me to turn away from God, and how can I remove them?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and commitment to God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 29:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 29:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 29:20
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 29:20
Sermons on Deuteronomy 29:20
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The Centrality of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid illustrations to convey the urgency and gravity of the message. He describes a scenario where a village is about to be engulfed by a breache |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |
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A Time to Cry by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker laments the current state of society, where the preaching of the word of God is disregarded and mocked. The speaker questions the absence of divine inte |
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God's Hatchet by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of idolatry and the deception that has taken hold of the church. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God and warns against the |
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The Spirit of Prophecy by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of prophecy in the church, explaining that in the new covenant, prophecy is for exhortation, consolation, and edification. Without the propheti |
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True and False Prophets by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the danger of false prophets who use flattery to draw people to themselves, contrasting them with true prophets who rebuke with love. He highlights the import |
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Psalm 74: Crucified Faith by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the theme of 'Crucified Faith' in Psalm 74, emphasizing the psalmist's cry of despair amidst the devastation of God's sanctuary. He highlights the importance of r |





