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American Standard Version

"let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they. "

— Deuteronomy 9:14, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

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And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, that Jehovah gave me the two tables of stone, even the tables of the covenant.

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And Jehovah said unto me, Arise, get thee down quickly from hence; for thy people that thou hast brought forth out of Egypt have corrupted themselves; they are quickly turned aside out of the way which I commanded them; they have made them a molten image.

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Furthermore Jehovah spake unto me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people:

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let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they.

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So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount was burning with fire: and the two tables of the covenant were in my two hands.

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And I looked, and, behold, ye had sinned against Jehovah your God; ye had made you a molten calf: ye had turned aside quickly out of the way which Jehovah had commanded you.

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And I took hold of the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and brake them before your eyes.

Deuteronomy 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:14 say?
Deuteronomy 9:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:14 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 14.
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 9:14.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:14 in?
Deuteronomy 9:14 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 9:14?
Deuteronomy 9:14 reads (ASV): “let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they. ” 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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