Deuteronomy 1:41

What does Deuteronomy 1:41 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 1:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against Jehovah, we will go up and fight, according to all that Jehovah our God commanded us. And ye girded on every man his weapons of war, and were forward to go up into the hill-country.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the Lord, we will go up and fight, according to all that the Lord our God commanded us. And when ye had girded on every man his weapons of war, ye were ready to go up into the hill.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against Jehovah, we will go up and fight, according to all that Jehovah our God commanded us. And ye girded on every man his weapons of war, and were forward to go up into the hill-country.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then you said to me, We have done evil against the Lord, we will go up to the attack, as the Lord our God has given us orders. And arming yourselves every one, you made ready to go up without care into the hill-country.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And ye answer and say unto me, We have sinned against Jehovah; we--we go up, and we have fought, according to all that which Jehovah our God hath commanded us; and ye gird on each his weapons of war, and ye are ready to go up into the hill-country;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And you answered me: We have sinned against the Lord: we will go up and fight, as the Lord our God hath commanded. And when you went ready armed unto the mountain,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

— And ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against Jehovah, we will go up and fight, according to all that Jehovah ourGod hath commanded us. And ye girded on every man his weapons of war, and ye would go presumptuously up the hill.

Context

v.40But as for you, turn you, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea.

v.41This passage

v.42And Jehovah said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 19:3

    The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Numbers 22:34

    And Balaam said unto the angel of Jehovah, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.

  • Numbers 14:39

    And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.

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