Deuteronomy 1:9 asv — And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:

American Standard Version

"And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone: "

— Deuteronomy 1:9, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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Jehovah our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain:

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turn you, and take your journey, and go to the hill-country of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the Arabah, in the hill-country, and in the lowland, and in the South, and by the sea-shore, the land of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far as the great river, the river Euphrates.

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Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which Jehovah sware unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.

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And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:

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Jehovah your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.

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Jehovah, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!

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How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

Deuteronomy 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:9 say?
Deuteronomy 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone: ”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:9 in?
Deuteronomy 1:9 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 1:9?
Deuteronomy 1:9 reads (ASV): “And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone: ” 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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