Deuteronomy 8:20

Verse

Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

American Standard Version (1901)

As the nations that Jehovah maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God.

Bible in Basic English

Like the nations which the Lord is cutting off before you, so you will be cut off; because you would not give ear to the voice of the Lord your God.

Douay-Rheims 1899

As the nations, which the Lord destroyed at thy entrance, so shall you also perish, if you be disobedient to the voice of the Lord your God.

Free Bible Version

In the same way the Lord destroyed the nations as you advanced, you will also die if you don't obey the Lord your God.

Geneva Bible 1599

As the nations which the Lord destroyeth before you, so ye shall perish, because ye woulde not be obedient vnto the voyce of the Lord your God.

King James (Authorized) Version

As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.

One Unity Resource Bible

As the nations that Adonai makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you wouldn’t sh'ma ·hear obey· Adonai your God’s voice.

Translation for Translators

If you do not obey Yahweh our God, he will certainly destroy you just like he will destroy the people-groups that you will fight against.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Like the nations that Yahweh is making to perish before you, so will you perish, because you would not listen to the voice of Yahweh your God.

Noah Webster Bible

As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.

World English Bible

As the nations that Yahweh makes to perish before you, so you shall perish, because you wouldn’t listen to Yahweh your God’s voice.

Young's Literal Translation

as the nations whom Jehovah is destroying from your presence, so ye perish; because ye hearken not to the voice of Jehovah your God.

Context

Remember the LORD Your God

¹⁹If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.²⁰Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

Summary

In Deuteronomy 8:20, Moses warns the Israelites about the consequences of forgetting the Lord their God and turning to other gods. He cautions them that if they do so, they will surely perish. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining faithful and obedient to God, as He is the source of their blessings and protection. It underscores the principle of divine judgment for idolatry and disobedience, urging the Israelites to prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

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