Deuteronomy 9:8 nasb — "Even at Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed you.

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""Even at Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed you."

— Deuteronomy 9:8, NASB

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Deuteronomy 9 — Context

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"It is not for your righteousness or for the uprightness of your heart that you are going to possess their land, but it is because of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD your God is driving them out before you, in order to confirm the oath which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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"Know, then, it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stubborn people.

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"Remember, do not forget how you provoked the LORD your God to wrath in the wilderness; from the day that you left the land of Egypt until you arrived at this place, you have been rebellious against the LORD.

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"Even at Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed you.

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"When I went up to the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant which the LORD had made with you, then I remained on the mountain forty days and nights; I neither ate bread nor drank water.

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"The LORD gave me the two tablets of stone written by the finger of God; and on them were all the words which the LORD had spoken with you at the mountain from the midst of the fire on the day of the assembly.

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"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.

Deuteronomy 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 9:8 say?
Deuteronomy 9:8 in the NASB reads: “"Even at Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 9:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 9:8 in?
Deuteronomy 9:8 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 9:8?
Deuteronomy 9:8 reads (NASB): “"Even at Horeb you provoked the LORD to wrath, and the LORD was so angry with you that He would have destroyed 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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