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Deuteronomy 32:20 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Deuteronomy 32:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 32 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.”
Deuteronomy 32:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:20
I will hide my face from them—astîrāh phānay (אַסְתִּירָה פָנַי) describes God's covenantal withdrawal, removing His protective presence and blessing. This terrifying phrase appears throughout Deuteronomy (31:17-18) and the prophets (Isaiah 54:8, Ezekiel 39:23-24) as the ultimate covenant curse. God's face represents favor, guidance, and protection—to lose it is spiritual abandonment.For they are a very froward generation—dôr tahpukōt (דּוֹר תַּהְפֻּכֹת) means 'a generation of perversions,' from hāphak (to overturn, pervert). Children in whom is no faith (lō'-'ēmun bām)—the word 'ēmun means fa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 32:20
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“and I will forsake them”
“{So reads TR. MT omits But the Lord said,} To what then will I liken the people of this generation? What are they like?,And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?,,,,,,,,”
“[they are] not his children”
“who then can condemn? When he hides his face”
“when the Son of Man comes”
“and not the face”
“Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”
“yet I will bereave them”
“and hold me for your enemy?”