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◄ Deuteronomy 8:20►
New International Version
Like the nations the LORD destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the LORD your God.

New Living Translation
Just as the LORD has destroyed other nations in your path, you also will be destroyed if you refuse to obey the LORD your God.

English Standard Version
Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God.

Berean Standard Bible
Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
As the nations which the LORD destroys before you, so you shall perish, because you would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.

New American Standard Bible
Like the nations that the LORD eliminates from you, so you shall perish, because you would not listen to the voice of the LORD your God.

NASB 1995
“Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you would not listen to the voice of the LORD your God.

NASB 1977
“Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you would not listen to the voice of the LORD your God.

Legacy Standard Bible
Like the nations that Yahweh makes to perish before you, so you shall perish, because you would not listen to the voice of Yahweh your God.

Amplified Bible
Like the nations which the LORD causes to perish before you, so shall you perish; because you would not listen toand obey the voice of the LORD your God.

Christian Standard Bible
Like the nations the LORD is about to destroy before you, you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Like the nations the LORD is about to destroy before you, you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.”

American Standard Version
As the nations that Jehovah maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD is going to destroy other nations as you enter the land. You will be destroyed like them if you don't obey the LORD your God.

Good News Translation
If you do not obey the LORD, then you will be destroyed just like those nations that he is going to destroy as you advance.

International Standard Version
Just like the nations whom the LORD destroyed before you, so will you be destroyed, because you did not listen to the voice of the LORD your God."

NET Bible
Just like the nations the LORD is about to destroy from your sight, so he will do to you because you would not obey him.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you, so you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God.

World English Bible
As the nations that Yahweh makes to perish before you, so you shall perish, because you wouldn’t listen to Yahweh your God’s voice.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As the nations whom YHWH is destroying from your presence, so you perish, because you do not listen to the voice of your God YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
as the nations whom Jehovah is destroying from your presence, so ye perish; because ye hearken not to the voice of Jehovah your God.

Smith's Literal Translation
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.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As the nations, which the Lord destroyed at thy entrance, so shall you also perish, if you be disobedient to the voice of the Lord your God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.”

New American Bible
Like the nations which the LORD destroys before you, so shall you too perish for not listening to the voice of the LORD, your God.

New Revised Standard Version
Like the nations that the LORD is destroying before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
As the nations which the LORD destroyed before you, so shall you perish if you are not obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
As the nations which LORD JEHOVAH destroyed from before you, so you will perish, unless you listen to the voice of LORD JEHOVAH your God.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
As the nations that the LORD maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of the LORD your God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
As also the other nations which the Lord God destroys before your face, so shall ye perish, because ye hearkened not to the voice of the Lord your God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Remember the LORD Your God
…19If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish.20Like the nationsthatthe LORDhas destroyedbefore you,soyou will perishif you do notobeythe LORDyour God.

Cross References
Leviticus 26:14-17
If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, / and if you reject My statutes, despise My ordinances, and neglect to carry out all My commandments, and so break My covenant, / then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it. ...

Joshua 23:15-16
But just as every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come to pass, likewise the LORD will bring upon you the calamity He has threatened, until He has destroyed you from this good land He has given you. / If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.”

2 Kings 17:7-23
All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. ...

Isaiah 1:19-20
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Jeremiah 12:17
But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

2 Chronicles 7:19-22
But if you turn away and forsake the statutes and commandments I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ ...

Psalm 9:17
The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God.

Ezekiel 18:24
But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

Romans 11:20-22
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Matthew 7:26-27
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

John 15:6
If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

Hebrews 2:1-3
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. / For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

1 Corinthians 10:5-11
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ...

Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

so shall ye perish

2 Chronicles 36:16,17
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, tillthere was no remedy…

Daniel 9:11,12
Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath thatis written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him…

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Deuteronomy 8
1.An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness to Israel.














Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you
This phrase refers to the Canaanite nations that God had driven out before the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land. These nations were judged for their idolatry and wickedness, as seen in passages likeLeviticus 18:24-25. The destruction of these nations serves as a historical precedent and a warning to Israel. Archaeological evidence supports the existence of these Canaanite cultures, which were known for practices that were abominable to God, such as child sacrifice. This phrase underscores the principle of divine justice and the consequences of turning away from God.

so you will perish
This is a direct warning to the Israelites that they are not exempt from God's judgment. The use of the word "perish" indicates total destruction, similar to what happened to the Canaanite nations. This serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where blessings are contingent upon obedience (Deuteronomy 28:15-68). The concept of perishing is also echoed in the New Testament, where spiritual death is the consequence of sin (Romans 6:23).

if you do not obey the LORD your God
Obedience to God is a central theme in Deuteronomy and the entire Mosaic Law. The Israelites were called to follow God's commandments as a sign of their covenant relationship with Him. This phrase highlights the conditional nature of God's promises to Israel, emphasizing that blessings are tied to obedience (Deuteronomy 11:26-28). The call to obedience is also a type of Christ, who perfectly obeyed the Father and calls His followers to do the same (John 14:15). The historical context shows that Israel's failure to obey eventually led to their exile, fulfilling the warnings given in this passage.

Persons / Places / Events
1.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who demands obedience and faithfulness from His people.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are being warned about the consequences of disobedience.

3.Nations Destroyed
Refers to the pagan nations that God had previously judged and destroyed due to their wickedness and idolatry.

4.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, contingent upon their obedience to God.

5.Moses
The leader of the Israelites, delivering God's message and warning to the people.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
God requires His people to obey His commands. Disobedience leads to severe consequences, as seen in the history of Israel and the nations before them.

God's Justice and Mercy
The destruction of the nations serves as a reminder of God's justice. However, His mercy is evident in His warnings and the opportunity for repentance.

The Danger of Complacency
The Israelites are warned not to become complacent in their faith. Believers today must also guard against complacency and remain vigilant in their walk with God.

The Call to Holiness
Just as Israel was called to be distinct from the nations, Christians are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes.

The Consequences of Idolatry
Idolatry led to the downfall of the nations before Israel. Believers must be wary of modern-day idols that can lead them away from God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 8:20?

2.How does Deuteronomy 8:20 warn against forgetting the Lord's commandments today?

3.What consequences are highlighted in Deuteronomy 8:20 for disobedience to God?

4.How does Deuteronomy 8:20 connect with the first commandment in Exodus 20:3?

5.How can we ensure we "obey the LORD your God" in daily life?

6.What modern examples reflect nations "perishing" due to ignoring God's commands?

7.What does Deuteronomy 8:20 reveal about God's expectations for obedience and consequences?

8.How does Deuteronomy 8:20 reflect the historical context of Israel's relationship with God?

9.What theological implications does Deuteronomy 8:20 have for understanding divine judgment?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 8?

11.What are the main themes of the Bible's books?

12.How does the humble tone in Psalm 131 compare to other passages that depict a vengeful or warlike God (e.g., Deuteronomy 20)?

13.Why does the psalm present worship at the temple ('enter his gates,' Psalm 100:4) as essential, when other parts of the Bible emphasize worship outside Jerusalem's temple?

14.Why does Deuteronomy 28 emphasize material prosperity or catastrophe as divine favor or curse, while other passages (e.g., Job) depict suffering as potentially unrelated to personal obedience?
What Does Deuteronomy 8:20 Mean
Like the nations that the LORD has destroyed before you

• This phrase reminds Israel of the Canaanite peoples already judged and displaced (Deuteronomy 7:1–2; 9:3–5).

• God’s past actions prove His resolve: “The LORD your God Himself will drive out these nations before you” (Deuteronomy 7:22).

• Their downfall came because of entrenched idolatry and moral corruption (Leviticus 18:24–28).

• The same holy standard that measured the Canaanites will measure Israel (Romans 2:11).

so you will perish

• God warns of real, tangible consequences—loss of land, national collapse, exile (Deuteronomy 4:26–27; 28:63–64).

• “I declare to you today that you will surely perish” (Deuteronomy 30:18) echoes the same certainty.

• Perishing is not arbitrary; it is the covenant penalty when a nation rejects the living God (Psalm 9:17).

• The New Testament echoes this principle individually: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

if you do not obey the LORD your God

• The condition is obedience rooted in love: “You shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 6:17).

• Blessing and curse are set before them (Deuteronomy 11:26–28).

• Obedience is a matter of hearing and doing (James 1:22) and expresses loyalty to the Redeemer who brought them out of Egypt (Deuteronomy 8:14).

• Jesus affirms the continuity of this heart-level obedience: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

summary

God’s past judgments on pagan nations serve as a living illustration for Israel: the same righteous God who toppled Canaan will not hesitate to judge His own covenant people if they abandon Him. Perishing is avoidable, but only through faithful obedience springing from love and gratitude. The verse stands as a sober, literal reminder that divine privilege never cancels divine accountability.

(20)Because ye would not be obedient.--In return for your disobedience. The same word is employed inDeuteronomy 7:12. The use of the word in these two places might fairly be taken to mark off the intervening portion as a complete section of the discourse.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Like the nations
כַּגּוֹיִ֗ם(kag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

the LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has destroyed
מַאֲבִ֣יד(ma·’ă·ḇîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6:To wander away, lose oneself, to perish

before you,
מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם(mip·pə·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440:The face

so
כֵּ֖ן(kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651:So -- thus

you will perish
תֹאבֵד֑וּן(ṯō·ḇê·ḏūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 6:To wander away, lose oneself, to perish

if you do not
לֹ֣א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

obey
תִשְׁמְע֔וּן(ṯiš·mə·‘ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.
אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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