Deuteronomy 1:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Despite all this evidence of God's care and power, Israel refuses to believe and trust God to lead them into Canaan.
The Context of Deuteronomy 1:32
The core sin: Israel's refusal to believe God's promise.
What Does Deuteronomy 1:32 Mean?
The crux of the judgment arrives: faith is the issue. Israel has received abundant evidence—the good land, God's historical deliverances, His tender care in the wilderness—yet they choose not to believe. "In this thing" refers specifically to the promise that God will fight for them and bring them into the promised land.
Unbelief is the sin. The people have the information needed to trust; they have the history to build upon. Yet they consciously reject confidence in God. This unbelief will determine their fate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 1:32
What does Deuteronomy 1:32 mean?
Despite all this evidence of God's care and power, Israel refuses to believe and trust God to lead them into Canaan.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 1:32?
The core sin: Israel's refusal to believe God's promise.