Deuteronomy 9:14 nasb — 'Let Me alone, that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of you a nation might…

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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 you a nation mightier and greater than they.'"

— Deuteronomy 9:14, NASB

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

11

"It came about at the end of forty days and nights that the LORD gave me the two tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant.

12

"Then the LORD said to me, 'Arise, go down from here quickly, for your people whom you brought out of Egypt have acted corruptly. They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them; they have made a molten image for themselves.'

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"The LORD spoke further to me, saying, 'I have seen this people, and indeed, it is a stubborn 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 you a nation mightier and greater than they.'

15

"So I turned and came down from the mountain while the mountain was burning with fire, and the two tablets of the covenant were in my two hands.

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"And I saw that you had indeed sinned against the LORD your God. You had made for yourselves a molten calf; you had turned aside quickly from the way which the LORD had commanded you.

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"I took hold of the two tablets and threw them from my hands and smashed 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 NASB reads: “'Let Me alone, that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of you 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 (NASB): “'Let Me alone, that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of you 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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