Exodus 34:12

Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 34:12

BSB

Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst.

AKJV

Take heed to yourself, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you go, lest it be for a snare in the middle of you:

CPDV

Beware that you do not ever join in friendship with the inhabitants of that land, which may be your ruin.

ERV

Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

NHEB

Be careful, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going, lest it be for a snare in the midst of you:

SMT

Watch to thyself lest thou shalt make a covenant with those dwelling in the land which thou goest upon it, lest it shall be for a snare in the midst of thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 34:12

TakeheedH8104VerbtothyselflestthoumakeH3772VerbacovenantH1285Noun FemininewiththeinhabitantsH3427VerbofthelandH776Noun FemininewhitherthougoestH935VerblestitbeforasnareH4170Noun MasculineinthemidstH7130Noun Masculineofthee

Commentary for Exodus 34:12

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

Overview of Exodus 34:12

Summary

God warns against unauthorized agreements with inhabitants

Place

Canaan

Event

God warns against covenants

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC