Deuteronomy 32:5

Translations

Modern

His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation.

Traditional

They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation.

Literal

They have corrupted themselves; because of their blemish they are not His sons, a generation perverse and crooked.

Latin

Peccaverunt ei, et non filii ejus in sordibus: generatio prava atque perversa.

Original

Hebrew

English

His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation.

Notes

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Ancient Law Codes God’s Instructions Music in Ancient Israel The Son of God

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