Deuteronomy 32:17 bbe — They made offerings to evil spirits which were not God, to gods who were strange to them, which had newly come up, not…

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"They made offerings to evil spirits which were not God, to gods who were strange to them, which had newly come up, not feared by your fathers."

— Deuteronomy 32:17, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

14

Butter from his cows and milk from his sheep, with fat of lambs and sheep of Bashan, and goats, and the heart of the grain; and for your drink, wine from the blood of the grape.

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But Jeshurun became fat and would not be controlled: you have become fat, you are thick and full of food: then he was untrue to the God who made him, giving no honour to the Rock of his salvation.

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The honour which was his they gave to strange gods; by their disgusting ways he was moved to wrath.

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They made offerings to evil spirits which were not God, to gods who were strange to them, which had newly come up, not feared by your fathers.

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You have no thought for the Rock, your father, you have no memory of the God who gave you birth.

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And the Lord saw with disgust the evil-doing of his sons and daughters.

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And he said, My face will be veiled from them, I will see what their end will be: for they are an uncontrolled generation, children in whom is no faith.

Deuteronomy 32:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:17 say?
Deuteronomy 32:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They made offerings to evil spirits which were not God, to gods who were strange to them, which had newly come up, not feared by your fathers.”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 17.
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 32:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:17 in?
Deuteronomy 32:17 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 32:17?
Deuteronomy 32:17 reads (BBE): “They made offerings to evil spirits which were not God, to gods who were strange to them, which had newly come up, not feared by your fathers.” 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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