Deuteronomy 9:16 web — I looked, and behold, you had sinned against Yahweh your God; you had made yourselves a molten calf: you had turned asi…

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

— Deuteronomy 9:16, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

13

Furthermore Yahweh spoke to me, saying, "I have seen this people, and behold, it is a stiff-necked people:

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

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

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

17

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

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I fell down before Yahweh, as at the first, forty days and forty nights; I did neither eat bread nor drink water; because of all your sin which you sinned, in doing that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, to provoke him to anger.

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For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which Yahweh was angry against you to destroy you. But Yahweh listened to me that time also.

Deuteronomy 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:16 say?
Deuteronomy 9:16 in the World English Bible reads: “I looked, and behold, you had sinned against Yahweh your God; you had made yourselves a molten calf: you had turned aside quickly out of the way which Yahweh had commanded you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:16 in?
Deuteronomy 9:16 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 9:16?
Deuteronomy 9:16 reads (WEB): “I looked, and behold, you had sinned against Yahweh your God; you had made yourselves a molten calf: you had turned aside quickly out of the way which Yahweh had commanded you.” 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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