Deuteronomy 32:20
Deuteronomy 32:20 in Multiple Translations
He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation— children of unfaithfulness.
And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.
And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness.
And he said, My face will be veiled from them, I will see what their end will be: for they are an uncontrolled generation, children in whom is no faith.
He said: “I will turn away from them. Then I'll see what happens to them! They are a perverse people, unfaithful children.
And he said, I will hide my face from the: I will see what their ende shalbe: for they are a frowarde generation, children in who is no faith.
And He saith: I hide My face from them, I see what [is] their latter end; For a froward generation [are] they, Sons in whom is no stedfastness.
He said, “I will hide my face from them. I will see what their end will be; for they are a very perverse generation, children in whom is no faithfulness.
And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end will be : for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.
And he said: I will hide my face from them, and will consider what their last end shall be: for it is a perverse generation, and unfaithful children.
He said, ‘They are very wicked/stubborn people, very unfaithful; so I will no longer help them, and then I will watch and see what happens to them.
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Study Notes — Deuteronomy 32:20
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- Deuteronomy 32:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:20
Context — The Song of Moses
20He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation— children of unfaithfulness.
21They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding. 22For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 31:17–18 | On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’ And on that day I will surely hide My face because of all the evil they have done by turning to other gods. |
| 2 | Luke 7:31–32 | “To what, then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:5 | His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the spot on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation. |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:2–5 | All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, to a people who continually provoke Me to My face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long. |
| 5 | Isaiah 30:9 | These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 20:20 | Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” |
| 7 | Matthew 11:16–17 | To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ |
| 8 | Isaiah 7:9 | The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.’” |
| 9 | Isaiah 64:7 | No one calls on Your name or strives to take hold of You. For You have hidden Your face from us and delivered us into the hand of our iniquity. |
| 10 | Mark 9:19 | “O unbelieving generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to Me.” |
Deuteronomy 32:20 Summary
In Deuteronomy 32:20, God says that He will hide His face from His people because they have turned away from Him and become a perverse generation. This means that He will stop blessing and protecting them, and instead, let them face the consequences of their actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:17. This is a serious warning to us today to remain faithful to God and not turn to idols or sinful desires, but instead to seek Him with all our hearts, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:13. By doing so, we can avoid the judgment that comes from turning away from God and instead experience His love, mercy, and presence in our lives, as promised in Psalm 16:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'hide His face' from His people?
When God says He will hide His face from them, it means He will withdraw His presence and blessings from them, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:17 and Psalm 30:7, resulting in a sense of darkness and abandonment.
Why does God call them a 'perverse generation'?
God calls them a perverse generation because they have turned away from Him and chosen to follow their own sinful desires, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:18, and this is a result of their unfaithfulness to Him, similar to what is described in Romans 1:18-25.
What is the 'end' that God will see?
The 'end' that God will see refers to the ultimate outcome or consequence of their sinful actions, which could be judgment, destruction, or restoration, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:21-22 and Proverbs 29:1, depending on their response to His warnings.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse shows that God is a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin and rebellion, as stated in Exodus 34:6-7 and Hebrews 12:29, but at the same time, He is a patient and long-suffering God who desires to see His people repent and turn back to Him, as seen in 2 Peter 3:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have ignored or forgotten God in my own life, and how can I turn back to Him?
- How does the concept of God hiding His face from me impact my understanding of His presence and blessings in my life?
- In what ways am I contributing to a perverse generation, and how can I instead be a light for God in a dark world?
- What are some idols or worthless things that I have been provoked to anger or jealousy by, and how can I replace them with a passion for God?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:20
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:20
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God's Chosen People Have Forgotten Him by Bob Jones III | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God in our lives. He warns against becoming complacent and forgetting the source of our bless |
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Esther 1:1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing trepidation about attending a conference due to the abundance of food and treats. He then shares a personal experience that motivat |
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The Implosion of America by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three principles that lead to a nation's downfall and destruction. The first principle is the absence of spiritual leadership in the church, w |
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Sinners Wilful and Perverse. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the unreasonableness and perverseness of sinners, likening them to children who cannot be pleased no matter the means used to persuade them. He emphasi |
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Sinners Willful and Perverse by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the unreasonableness and perverseness of sinners, likening them to children who refuse to participate in joyful or mournful activities. He emphasizes G |
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The Parables of Jesus by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on various aspects of entering God's Kingdom, emphasizing the importance of good soil for spiritual growth, the need to be properly clothed with Christ's righte |
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Letter 132. by James Bourne | James Bourne addresses a person struggling with inconsistency in their conduct, emphasizing the importance of heeding God's counsel and cherishing His presence. He points out the c |






