Deuteronomy 1:9 web — I spoke to you at that time, saying, "I am not able to bear you myself alone:

World English Bible

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

— Deuteronomy 1:9, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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"Yahweh our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, You have lived long enough in this mountain:

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turn, and take your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all [the places] near there, in the Arabah, in the hill country, and in the lowland, and in the South, and by the seashore, 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 Yahweh swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give to them and to their seed after them."

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

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Yahweh your God has multiplied you, and behold, you are this day as the stars of the sky for multitude.

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Yahweh, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are, and bless you, as he has promised you!

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How can I myself alone bear your encumbrance, 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 World English Bible reads: “I spoke to 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 (WEB): “I spoke to 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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