Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I feared the anger and wrath of the LORD, for he was angry enough with you to destroy you. But again the LORD listened to me. New Living Translation I feared that the furious anger of the LORD, which turned him against you, would drive him to destroy you. But again he listened to me. English Standard Version For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure that the LORD bore against you, so that he was ready to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me that time also. Berean Standard Bible For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. Berean Literal Bible For I was afraid of the anger and the fury with which YHWH was angry with you⁺, to destroy you⁺. And YHWH listened to me also at that time. King James Bible For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also. New King James Version For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the LORD was angry with you, to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me at that time also. New American Standard Bible For I was afraid of the anger and the rage with which the LORD was angry with you so as to destroy you; but the LORD listened to me that time as well. NASB 1995 “For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the LORD was wrathful against you in order to destroy you, but the LORD listened to me that time also. NASB 1977 “For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the LORD was wrathful against you in order to destroy you, but the LORD listened to me that time also. Legacy Standard Bible For I was afraid of the anger and the wrath with which Yahweh was provoked against you in order to destroy you, but Yahweh listened to me that time also. Amplified Bible For I was afraid of the anger and absolute fury which the LORD held against you, [enough divine fury] to destroy you, but the LORD listened to me that time also. Berean Annotated Bible For I was afraid [And I am greatly terrified] of the anger and wrath that the LORD {YHWH} had directed against you⁺, enough to destroy you⁺. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. Christian Standard Bible I was afraid of the fierce anger the LORD had directed against you, because he was about to destroy you. But again the LORD listened to me on that occasion. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was afraid of the fierce anger the LORD had directed against you, because He was about to destroy you. But again the LORD listened to me on that occasion. American Standard Version For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith Jehovah was wroth against you to destroy you. But Jehovah hearkened unto me that time also. English Revised Version For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also. GOD'S WORD® Translation I was terrified of the LORD's anger and fury. He was so angry he wanted to destroy you. But once more the LORD listened to me. Good News Translation I was afraid of the LORD's fierce anger, because he was furious enough to destroy you; but once again the LORD listened to me. International Standard Version I feared the anger and wrath of the LORD against you, because he was irate enough to destroy you. But the LORD also listened to me at that time. NET Bible For I was terrified at the LORD's intense anger that threatened to destroy you. But he listened to me this time as well. New Heart English Bible For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which the LORD was angry against you to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me that time also. Webster's Bible Translation (For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you.) But the LORD hearkened to me at that time also. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. World English Bible For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure with which Yahweh was angry against you to destroy you. But Yahweh listened to me that time also. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor I have been afraid because of the anger and the fury with which YHWH has been angry against you, to destroy you; and YHWH also listens to me at this time. Berean Literal Bible For I was afraid of the anger and the fury with which YHWH was angry with you⁺, to destroy you⁺. And YHWH listened to me also at that time. Young's Literal Translation 'For I have been afraid because of the anger and the fury with which Jehovah hath been wroth against you, to destroy you; and Jehovah doth hearken unto me also at this time. Smith's Literal Translation For I was afraid from the face of the anger and emotion with which Jehovah was angry against you to destroy you. And Jehovah will hear to me also in this time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I feared his indignation and anger, wherewith being moved against you, he would have destroyed you. And the Lord heard me this time also. Catholic Public Domain Version For I feared his indignation and wrath, which had been stirred up against you, so that he was willing to destroy you. And the Lord heeded me at this time also. New American Bible For I dreaded the fierce anger of the LORD against you: his wrath would destroy you. Yet once again the LORD listened to me. New Revised Standard Version For I was afraid that the anger that the LORD bore against you was so fierce that he would destroy you. But the LORD listened to me that time also. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I was afraid of the wrath and the anger wherewith the LORD was angry against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened to me at that time also. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because I was afraid from before the anger and the wrath that LORD JEHOVAH raged against you that He would destroy you, and LORD JEHOVAH heard me also at that time. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For I was in dread of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I was greatly terrified because of the wrath and anger, because the Lord was provoked with you utterly to destroy you; yet the Lord hearkened to me at this time also. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Golden Calf…18Then I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, as I had done the first time. I did not eat bread or drink water because of all the sin you had committed in doing what was evil in the sight of the LORD and provoking Him to anger. 19For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. 20The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I also prayed for Aaron.… Cross References For I was afraid of the anger and wrath Psalm 76:7 You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? Psalm 90:11 Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. Hebrews 10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. that the LORD had directed against you, Exodus 32:10 Now leave Me alone, so that My anger may burn against them and consume them. Then I will make you into a great nation.” Numbers 25:3 So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. Numbers 11:1 Soon the people began to complain about their hardship in the hearing of the LORD, and when He heard them, His anger was kindled, and fire from the LORD blazed among them and consumed the outskirts of the camp. enough to destroy you. Exodus 32:12 Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. Numbers 16:21 “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.” Psalm 78:38-39 And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. / He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return. But the LORD listened to me Exodus 32:14 So the LORD relented from the calamity He had threatened to bring on His people. 2 Kings 20:5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. Psalm 99:6 Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. this time as well. Numbers 14:20 “I have pardoned them as you requested,” the LORD replied. Exodus 34:9 “O Lord,” he said, “if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, my Lord, please go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our iniquity and sin, and take us as Your inheritance.” Psalm 106:44-45 Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. / And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. Numbers 14:11-20 And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them? / I will strike them with a plague and destroy them—and I will make you into a nation greater and mightier than they are.” / But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them. … Treasury of Scripture For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me at that time also. For I Deuteronomy 9:8 Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you. Exodus 32:10,11 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation… Nehemiah 1:2-7 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem… But the Deuteronomy 10:10 And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee. Exodus 32:14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. Exodus 33:17 And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. Jump to Previous Afraid Anger Angry Bore Burning Destroy Destruction Displeasure Dread Ear Enough Hearkened Hot Lord's Open Order Prayer Ready Time View Wherewith Wrath Wrathful WrothJump to Next Afraid Anger Angry Bore Burning Destroy Destruction Displeasure Dread Ear Enough Hearkened Hot Lord's Open Order Prayer Ready Time View Wherewith Wrath Wrathful WrothDeuteronomy 9 1. Moses dissuades them from the opinion of their own righteousness7. Moses reminds them of the golden calf For I was afraid of the anger and wrath Moses expresses his fear of God's righteous anger, which is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. God's wrath is often depicted as a response to sin and disobedience, emphasizing His holiness and justice. This fear is not merely human anxiety but a recognition of God's power and authority. The fear of the Lord is a foundational concept in Scripture, seen in Proverbs 9:10, where it is described as the beginning of wisdom. that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who intercedes on their behalf. He is a central figure in the Pentateuch and is known for his close relationship with God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who is depicted as having righteous anger towards the Israelites due to their disobedience and idolatry. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who have repeatedly disobeyed Him, leading to His anger and the need for Moses' intercession. 4. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Ten Commandments and where the Israelites committed the sin of idolatry by worshiping the golden calf. 5. The Golden Calf Incident A significant event where the Israelites created and worshiped a golden calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai, leading to God's anger. Teaching Points The Power of IntercessionMoses' intercession highlights the importance of standing in the gap for others in prayer. Believers are called to pray for one another, especially in times of spiritual crisis. Understanding God's Righteous Anger God's anger is a response to sin and disobedience. It is important to recognize the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance to restore our relationship with God. The Role of a Mediator Moses serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us before the Father. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites' disobedience serves as a warning to believers about the consequences of turning away from God's commands. Obedience is crucial in maintaining a right relationship with God. God's Mercy and Forgiveness Despite His anger, God listens to Moses and spares the Israelites, demonstrating His mercy and willingness to forgive when we turn back to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 9:19?2. How does Deuteronomy 9:19 demonstrate God's mercy despite Israel's rebellion? 3. What can we learn about Moses' intercession from Deuteronomy 9:19? 4. How does Moses' fear of God's anger relate to Proverbs 9:10? 5. How can we apply Moses' example of prayerful intercession in our lives? 6. What does Deuteronomy 9:19 teach about the importance of fearing the Lord? 7. Why was God so angry with the Israelites in Deuteronomy 9:19? 8. How does Deuteronomy 9:19 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. What historical events led to the context of Deuteronomy 9:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 9? 11. Is God capable of experiencing anger? 12. Deuteronomy 9:13-21 - How does Moses's retelling of the golden calf incident here square with the details and timing found in Exodus 32? 13. Psalm 6:1 - How can a God of perfect love express anger or rebuke His faithful servant? 14. Psalm 76:7: If 'none can stand' before God's anger, how do we explain the numerous successful invasions of Judah documented in biblical and extrabiblical records? What Does Deuteronomy 9:19 Mean For I was afraidMoses is transparent about his own emotion in the moment following Israel’s sin with the golden calf (cf. Exodus 32:9–10). • Fear here is not unbelief but reverence. Moses recognizes the holiness of God and the reality that sin provokes real consequences (Hebrews 12:29). • His fear underscores that God’s warnings are not empty threats; they are faithful reflections of His character (Numbers 23:19). • The honesty of Moses invites us to feel the weight of sin and to approach God with humility, not presumption (Isaiah 66:2). of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you Moses pinpoints the source of his fear: divine wrath aimed at Israel. • God’s anger is not capricious; it is a righteous response to covenant violation (Deuteronomy 6:15; Psalm 7:11). • The “you” is corporate Israel, illustrating that communal sin brings communal accountability (Joshua 7:1). • Wrath does not cancel love; rather, love demands justice (Romans 1:18). This tension drives the need for intercession and atonement (Hebrews 9:22). enough to destroy you The threat was total annihilation, not mere discipline (Exodus 32:10; Numbers 14:12). • Sin always aims at death (Romans 6:23). The severity of the warning magnifies both the gravity of idolatry and the grandeur of mercy. • God’s willingness to destroy highlights that salvation is never owed; it is grace (Ephesians 2:8–9). • The possibility of destruction also foreshadows later judgments, reminding future generations that God is consistent (2 Peter 3:7). But the LORD listened to me this time as well Moses interceded—and God relented (Exodus 32:11–14; Psalm 106:23). • Intercession stands between wrath and ruin, pointing ultimately to Christ’s priestly work (Hebrews 7:25). • The phrase “this time as well” recalls earlier instances of divine patience (Exodus 17:4–6; Numbers 11:2). • God’s listening ear shows that He invites His people into partnership, though the outcome is still entirely His mercy (James 5:16). • Israel’s survival rests on God’s covenant faithfulness, not their performance—a truth that anchors every generation (Lamentations 3:22–23). summary Deuteronomy 9:19 reveals a sober scene: Moses feared God’s righteous wrath, knew destruction was warranted, yet pleaded—and God heard. The verse calls us to grasp the seriousness of sin, revere God’s holiness, and marvel at His mercy that responds to intercession. (19) For I was afraid.--In Hebrews 12:21, the words "I exceedingly fear" are (in the Greek) identical with these.Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I was afraid יָגֹ֗רְתִּי (yā·ḡō·rə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3025: To be afraid, fear of the anger הָאַף֙ (hā·’ap̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire and wrath וְהַ֣חֵמָ֔ה (wə·ha·ḥê·māh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had directed קָצַ֧ף (qā·ṣap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7107: To crack off, burst out in rage against you, עֲלֵיכֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against enough to destroy you. לְהַשְׁמִ֣יד (lə·haš·mîḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed But the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel listened וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to me אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to this הַהִֽוא׃ (ha·hi·w) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בַּפַּ֥עַם (bap·pa·‘am) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence as well. גַּ֖ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and Links Deuteronomy 9:19 NIVDeuteronomy 9:19 NLT Deuteronomy 9:19 ESV Deuteronomy 9:19 NASB Deuteronomy 9:19 KJV Deuteronomy 9:19 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 9:19 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 9:19 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 9:19 French Bible Deuteronomy 9:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 9:19 For I was afraid of the anger (Deut. 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