Deuteronomy 8:20

As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 8:20

BSB
Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.
AKJV
As the nations which the LORD destroys before your face, so shall you perish; because you would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.
CPDV
Just like the nations, which the Lord destroyed upon your arrival, so shall you also perish, if you have been disobedient to the voice of the Lord your God."
ERV
As the nations which the LORD maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God.
NHEB
As the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you wouldn't listen to the voice of the LORD your God.
SMT
As the nations which Jehovah destroys before you, so shall ye be destroyed, because ye will not hear to the voice of Jehovah your God.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 8:20

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Overview of Deuteronomy 8:20
Summary
Disobedience leads to destruction like conquered nations
Event
Warning of destruction for disobedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Judgment