Deuteronomy 9:25

Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 9:25

BSB

So I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, because the LORD had said He would destroy you.

AKJV

Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

CPDV

And so, I lay prostrate before the Lord for forty days and nights, as I humbly begged him, lest he destroy you, just as he had threatened to do.

ERV

So I fell down before the LORD the forty days and forty nights that I fell down; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

NHEB

So I fell down before the LORD the forty days and forty nights that I fell down, because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

SMT

And I shall fall down before Jehovah forty days and forty nights, as I fell down; for Jehovah said to destroy you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 9:25

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 9:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 9:25

Summary

Moses fasts in prayer for Israel's redemption

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

Extended fasting intercession

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC