Deuteronomy 9:25
Deuteronomy 9:25 in Multiple Translations
So I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, because the LORD had said He would destroy you.
Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.
So I fell down before Jehovah the forty days and forty nights that I fell down, because Jehovah had said he would destroy you.
So I went down on my face in prayer before the Lord for forty days and forty nights as I did at first; because the Lord had said that he would put an end to you.
So I lay down on the ground before the Lord for forty days and forty nights, because the Lord had threatened to destroy you.
Then I fell downe before ye Lord fourtie dayes and fourtie nightes, as I fell downe before, because ye Lord had said, that he woulde destroy you.
'And I throw myself before Jehovah, the forty days and the forty nights, as I had thrown myself, for Jehovah hath said — to destroy you;
So I fell down before the LORD the forty days and forty nights that I fell down, because the LORD had said he would destroy you.
Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first ; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.
And I lay prostrate before the Lord forty days and nights, in which I humbly besought him, that he would not destroy you as he had threatened:
So, as I said, I lay on the ground in Yahweh’s presence for 40 days and nights, because Yahweh had said that he would get rid of your ancestors.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 9:25
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 9:25
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- Deuteronomy 9:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 9:25
Context — The Golden Calf
25So I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, because the LORD had said He would destroy you.
26And I prayed to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, do not destroy Your people, Your inheritance, whom You redeemed through Your greatness and brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand. 27Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people and the wickedness of their sin.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 9:18 | Then I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, as I had done the first time. I did not eat bread or drink water because of all the sin you had committed in doing what was evil in the sight of the LORD and provoking Him to anger. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 9:16 | And I saw how you had sinned against the LORD your God; you had made for yourselves a molten calf. You had turned aside quickly from the way that the LORD had commanded you. |
Deuteronomy 9:25 Summary
[Moses fell down before the Lord for forty days and forty nights because God said He would destroy the people of Israel, and Moses was trying to change God's mind, similar to how Abraham interceded for Sodom in Genesis 18:20-33. This shows how much Moses cared about the people and how much he wanted to obey God. It also shows how God hears and responds to the prayers of His people, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3. By looking at this verse, we can learn about the importance of prayer, obedience, and humility in our relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 95:6 and Matthew 7:7-8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses fall down before the Lord for forty days and forty nights?
Moses fell down before the Lord because God had said He would destroy the people of Israel, and Moses was interceding on their behalf, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:25, and similar to the way he interceded in Exodus 32:11-14 and Numbers 14:13-20.
What was the Lord's intention in saying He would destroy the people of Israel?
The Lord's intention was likely to test the people's obedience and faithfulness, as well as to demonstrate His justice and holiness, as seen in Deuteronomy 9:23-24 and supported by Leviticus 26:14-39.
How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer and intercession in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of prayer and intercession, as seen in the examples of Moses in Exodus 32:11-14 and Daniel 9:3-19, and demonstrates how God hears and responds to the prayers of His people, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3 and 1 John 5:14-15.
What can we learn from Moses' example of falling down before the Lord?
We can learn the importance of humility, obedience, and intercession in our relationship with God, as seen in the examples of Moses, Daniel, and other biblical leaders, and as taught in Psalm 95:6 and 1 Timothy 2:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can intercede for others, like Moses did for the people of Israel, in my own life and community?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and obedience in my relationship with God, as demonstrated by Moses' example?
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like God was testing my faithfulness or obedience, and how did I respond?
- How can I balance the need to confess and repent of my sins with the promise of God's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in this verse and in 1 John 1:9?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 9:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 9:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 9:25
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 9:25
Sermons on Deuteronomy 9:25
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Compassion for the Lost by Charles Bridges | Charles Bridges preaches on the compassion of Jesus towards those who do not keep God's law, emphasizing the need for Christians to have a tender concern for the honor of God and a |
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The Stewardship of Fasting by J.G. Morrison | J.G. Morrison preaches on the importance of fasting as a duty bestowed upon us by God, highlighting how sincere fasting enables God to do what He otherwise cannot do for us persona |


