Bible Strands
Deuteronomy 1:45
And you returned and wept before the LORD, but He would not listen to your voice or give ear to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the Israelites after their rout by the Amorites from Seir to Hormah, marking the moment they turned back in defeat.
The words — The verb וַתָּשׁוּבוּ (ta.shu.vu) denotes a physical return or retreat, while וַתִּבְכּוּ (tiv.ku) records the people weeping before Yahweh.
The thread — This sequence of defeat followed by unheeded lament runs through Hebrews 12:17 and Psalms 78:34, where divine response to post-judgment weeping varies by covenant context.
Why it lands — The text states that Yahweh refused to listen to their voice, requiring the reader to recognize that ritual lament cannot substitute for prior obedience or alter a settled judgment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And ye returned and wept before the Lord; but the Lord would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear unto you.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 12:17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.
- Psalms 78:34 When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God.