Deuteronomy 32:20 asv — And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation…

American Standard Version

"And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness. "

— Deuteronomy 32:20, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

17

They sacrificed unto demons, which were no God, To gods that they knew not, To newgodsthat came up of late, Which your fathers dreaded not.

18

Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, And hast forgotten God that gave thee birth.

19

And Jehovah sawit, and abhorred them, Because of the provocation of his sons and his daughters.

20

And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness.

21

They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; They have provoked me to anger with their vanities: And I will move them to jealousy with those that are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.

22

For a fire is kindled in mine anger, And burneth unto the lowest Sheol, And devoureth the earth with its increase, And setteth on fire the foundations of the mountains.

23

I will heap evils upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them:

Deuteronomy 32:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:20 say?
Deuteronomy 32:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 20.
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 32:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:20 in?
Deuteronomy 32:20 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 32:20?
Deuteronomy 32:20 reads (ASV): “And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness. ” 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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