Deuteronomy 1:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel murmurs against the Lord, claiming He brought them out of Egypt only to destroy them through the Amorites.
The Context of Deuteronomy 1:27
Israel's murmuring complaints against God.
What Does Deuteronomy 1:27 Mean?
The people's rebellion expresses itself as complaints in their tents—private discontent that reveals the true condition of their hearts. They accuse God of malice: bringing them out of Egypt not to save them but to destroy them in the hands of their enemies. This reversal of God's stated purpose is both historically false and spiritually blind.
The accusation "Because the LORD hated us" contradicts everything God has shown them: His deliverance from slavery, His provision in the wilderness, His protection, and His gift of the land. The people choose to interpret God's actions through a lens of hatred rather than love, revealing a deep failure of faith.
Deuteronomy 1:27 in the Original Language
lun (לוּן), 'murmured' — to complain, grumble, or lodge a complaint; often describes unfaithful responses to God's provision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 1:27
What does Deuteronomy 1:27 mean?
Israel murmurs against the Lord, claiming He brought them out of Egypt only to destroy them through the Amorites.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 1:27?
Israel's murmuring complaints against God.