Deuteronomy 31:18 cpdv — But I will hide myself, and I will conceal my face in that day, because of all the evils that they have done, because t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But I will hide myself, and I will conceal my face in that day, because of all the evils that they have done, because they have followed strange gods. "

— Deuteronomy 31:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 31 — Context

15

And the Lord appeared there, in a pillar of cloud, which stood at the entrance of the tabernacle.

16

And the Lord said to Moses: “Behold, you shall sleep with your fathers, and this people will rise up and will fornicate after foreign gods, in the land which they will enter so that they may live in it. In that place, they will forsake me, and they will make void the covenant that I have formed with them.

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And my fury will be enraged against them in that day. And I will abandon them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured. Every evil and affliction will find them, so much so that they will say in that day: ‘Truly, it is because God is not with me that these evils have found me.’

18

But I will hide myself, and I will conceal my face in that day, because of all the evils that they have done, because they have followed strange gods.

19

And so, write this canticle now, and teach it to the sons of Israel, so that they may retain it in memory, and may chant it by mouth, and so that this verse may be a testimony to me among the sons of Israel.

20

For I will lead them into the land, about which I swore to their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey. And when they have eaten, and have been satiated and fattened, they will turn aside to foreign gods, and they will serve them. And they will disparage me, and they will nullify my covenant.

21

And after many evils and afflictions have overwhelmed them, this canticle will answer them as a testimony; it shall never pass into oblivion, away from the mouths of their offspring. For I know their thoughts and what they are about to do today, even before I lead them into the land which I have promised to them.”

Deuteronomy 31:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 31:18 say?
Deuteronomy 31:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But I will hide myself, and I will conceal my face in that day, because of all the evils that they have done, because they have followed strange gods. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 31:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 31:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31, verse 18.
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 31:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 31:18 in?
Deuteronomy 31:18 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 31:18?
Deuteronomy 31:18 reads (CPDV): “But I will hide myself, and I will conceal my face in that day, because of all the evils that they have done, because they have followed strange gods. ” 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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