Deuteronomy 9:15 cpdv — And as I was descending from the burning mountain, and I held the two tablets of the covenant with both hands,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And as I was descending from the burning mountain, and I held the two tablets of the covenant with both hands, "

— Deuteronomy 9:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

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And he said to me: ‘Rise up, and descend quickly from here. For your people, whom you led away from Egypt, have quickly abandoned the way that you have shown to them, and they have made a molten idol for themselves.’

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And again, the Lord said to me: ‘I discern that this people is stiff-necked.

14

Depart from me, so that I may crush them, and abolish their name from under heaven, and appoint you over a nation, which will be greater and stronger than this one.’

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And as I was descending from the burning mountain, and I held the two tablets of the covenant with both hands,

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and I had seen that you had sinned against the Lord your God, and had made a molten calf for yourselves, and had quickly abandoned his way, which he had revealed to you,

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I threw down the tablets from my hands, and I broke them in your sight.

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And I fell prostrate before the Lord, just as before, for forty days and nights, not eating bread, and not drinking water, because of all your sins, which you had committed against the Lord, and because you provoked him to anger.

Deuteronomy 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:15 say?
Deuteronomy 9:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And as I was descending from the burning mountain, and I held the two tablets of the covenant with both hands, ”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:15 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:15 in?
Deuteronomy 9:15 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 9:15?
Deuteronomy 9:15 reads (CPDV): “And as I was descending from the burning mountain, and I held the two tablets of the covenant with both hands, ” 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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