Deuteronomy 32:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah saw it , and abhorred them , Because of the provocation of his sons and his daughters.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And the Lord saw with disgust the evil-doing of his sons and daughters.

Webster's Revision

And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

World English Bible

Yahweh saw [it], and abhorred [them], because of the provocation of his sons and his daughters.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And the LORD saw it, and abhorred them, Because of the provocation of his sons and his daughters.

Clarke's Deuteronomy 32:19 Bible Commentary

When the Lord saw it, etc. - More literally, And the Lord saw it, and through indignation he reprobated his sons and his daughters. That is, When the Lord shall see such conduct, he shall be justly incensed, and so reject and deliver up to captivity his sons and daughters.

Barnes's Deuteronomy 32:19 Bible Commentary

The anger of God at the apostasy of His people is stated in general terms in this verse; and the results of it are described, in words as of God Himself, in the next and following verses. These results consisted negatively in the withdrawal of God's favor Deuteronomy 32:20, and positively in the infliction of a righteous retribution.

Daughters - The women had their full share in the sins of the people. Compare Isaiah 3:16 ff; Isaiah 32:9 ff; Jeremiah 7:18; Jeremiah 44:15 ff.

Wesley's Deuteronomy 32:19 Bible Commentary

32:19 His sons and daughters - Such they were by calling and profession.