Deuteronomy 9:6
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people.”
יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
עַם
are a people
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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עֹרֶף
neck
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עֹרֶף
the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
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נָתַן
is about to give
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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קָשֶׁה
stiff of
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קָשֶׁה
severe (in various applications)
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