Deuteronomy 1:33 cpdv — who went before you on the way, and who marked out the place where you should pitch your tents, showing you the way by…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"who went before you on the way, and who marked out the place where you should pitch your tents, showing you the way by fire in the night, and by a pillar of cloud in the day. "

— Deuteronomy 1:33, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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The Lord God himself, who is your leader, will fight on your behalf, just as he did in Egypt in the sight of all.

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And in the wilderness (as you yourselves saw), the Lord your God carried you, like a man who is accustomed to carrying his little son, along all the way that you walked, until you arrived at this place.’

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And yet, despite all of this, you did not believe the Lord your God,

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who went before you on the way, and who marked out the place where you should pitch your tents, showing you the way by fire in the night, and by a pillar of cloud in the day.

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And when the Lord had heard the voice of your words, becoming angry, he swore and said:

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‘None of the men of this wicked generation will see the good land, which I have promised by oath to your fathers,

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except Caleb the son of Jephuneh. For he himself will see it, and I will give the land on which he has walked to him and to his sons, because he has followed the Lord.’

Deuteronomy 1:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:33 say?
Deuteronomy 1:33 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “who went before you on the way, and who marked out the place where you should pitch your tents, showing you the way by fire in the night, and by a pillar of cloud in the day. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:33 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 33.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:33.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:33 in?
Deuteronomy 1:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:33?
Deuteronomy 1:33 reads (CPDV): “who went before you on the way, and who marked out the place where you should pitch your tents, showing you the way by fire in the night, and by a pillar of cloud in the day. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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