Deuteronomy 9:24 bbe — From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord.

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"From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord."

— Deuteronomy 9:24, Bible in Basic English

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“Ye have been rebellious against the Lord from the day that I knew you.”
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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

And I took your sin, the image which you had made, and put it in the fire and had it hammered and crushed very small till it was only dust: and the dust I put in the stream flowing down from the mountain.

Again at Taberah and at Massah and at Kibroth-hattaavah you made the Lord angry.

And when the Lord sent you from Kadesh-barnea, saying, Go up and take the land which I have given you; you went against the orders of the Lord your God, and had no faith in him, and would not give ear to his voice.

From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord.

So I went down on my face in prayer before the Lord for forty days and forty nights as I did at first; because the Lord had said that he would put an end to you.

And I made prayer to the Lord and said, O Lord God, do not send destruction on your people and your heritage, to whom, by your great power, you have given salvation, whom you have taken out of Egypt by the strength of your hand.

Keep in mind your servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, not looking at the hard heart of this people, or their evil-doing and their sin:

Deuteronomy 9:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:24 say?

Deuteronomy 9:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord.”

Where is Deuteronomy 9:24 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 9:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 24.

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 9:24.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:24 in?

Deuteronomy 9:24 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 9:24?

Deuteronomy 9:24 reads (BBE): “From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord.” 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.

Deuteronomy 9:24 bbe — From the day when I first had knowledge of you, you have gone against the word of the Lord.

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