Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them. New Living Translation “But Israel is a senseless nation; the people are foolish, without understanding. English Standard Version “For they are a nation void of counsel, and there is no understanding in them. Berean Standard Bible Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. King James Bible For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. New King James Version “For they are a nation void of counsel, Nor is there any understanding in them. New American Standard Bible “For they are a nation destitute of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. NASB 1995 “For they are a nation lacking in counsel, And there is no understanding in them. NASB 1977 “For they are a nation lacking in counsel, And there is no understanding in them. Legacy Standard Bible “For they are a nation where counsel perishes, And there is no discernment in them. Amplified Bible “For they are a nation devoid of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. Christian Standard Bible Israel is a nation lacking sense with no understanding at all. Holman Christian Standard Bible Israel is a nation lacking sense with no understanding at all. American Standard Version For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. Contemporary English Version People of Israel, that's what the LORD has said to you. But you don't have good sense, and you never listen to advice. English Revised Version For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. GOD'S WORD® Translation My people have lost their good sense. They are not able to understand. Good News Translation "Israel is a nation without sense; they have no wisdom at all. International Standard Version They are a nation devoid of purpose and without insight. Majority Standard Bible Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. NET Bible They are a nation devoid of wisdom, and there is no understanding among them. New Heart English Bible For they are a nation void of counsel. There is no understanding in them. Webster's Bible Translation For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. World English Bible For they are a nation void of counsel. There is no understanding in them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor they [are] a nation lost to counsels, "" And there is no understanding in them. Young's Literal Translation For a nation lost to counsels are they, And there is no understanding in them. Smith's Literal Translation For they a nation destroying counsels, And no understanding in them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey are a nation without counsel, and without wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version They are a nation without counsel and without prudence. New American Bible For they are a nation devoid of reason, having no understanding. New Revised Standard Version They are a nation void of sense; there is no understanding in them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because it is a people whose counsel is destroyed and they have no understanding in them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For they are a nation void of counsel, And there is no understanding in them. Brenton Septuagint Translation It is a nation that has lost counsel, neither is there understanding in them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…27if I had not dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed; it was not the LORD who did all this.’ ” 28 Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, with no understanding among them. 29If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.… Cross References Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.” Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Romans 1:21-22 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Isaiah 5:13 Therefore My people will go into exile for their lack of understanding; their dignitaries are starving and their masses are parched with thirst. Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Isaiah 27:11 When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor. Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Isaiah 44:18 They do not comprehend or discern, for He has shut their eyes so they cannot see and closed their minds so they cannot understand. Mark 8:17-18 Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? / ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Psalm 82:5 They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. Treasury of Scripture For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. Deuteronomy 32:6 Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee? Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Psalm 81:12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own counsels. Jump to Previous Counsel Counsels Discernment Lacking Nation Sense Understanding Void WisdomJump to Next Counsel Counsels Discernment Lacking Nation Sense Understanding Void WisdomDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die Israel is a nation devoid of counsel This phrase highlights Israel's lack of wisdom and guidance at this point in their history. The context is Moses' song, which serves as a prophetic warning and a reflection on Israel's spiritual state. Throughout the Old Testament, Israel often struggled with following God's counsel, choosing instead to follow their own ways or the practices of surrounding nations (Judges 2:11-15). This lack of counsel is not due to an absence of God's guidance, as He provided the Law and the prophets, but rather Israel's refusal to heed it. The phrase echoes the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, which emphasizes the importance of seeking and adhering to wise counsel (Proverbs 1:7, 12:15). with no understanding among them Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering his final messages to the Israelites before his death. 2. Israelites The nation being addressed, who are about to enter the Promised Land. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter. 4. The Song of Moses A prophetic song delivered by Moses, warning the Israelites of the consequences of turning away from God. 5. God The ultimate authority and source of wisdom, who is warning His people through Moses. Teaching Points The Importance of DiscernmentDiscernment is crucial for making wise decisions and following God's will. Without it, we are prone to folly and error. Consequences of Ignorance Ignorance and lack of understanding can lead to spiritual and moral decline, as seen in the history of Israel. Seeking Wisdom Believers are encouraged to actively seek wisdom and understanding from God, who generously provides it to those who ask. The Role of Scripture Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for developing discernment and aligning our lives with God's truth. Community and Accountability Being part of a faith community helps us grow in discernment through shared wisdom and accountability.(28) Void of counsel.--Literally, perishing in counsels, or, perhaps, spoiling the plans of Jehovah. Yet they said, "Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet" (Jeremiah 18:18). Hebrew Israelהֵ֑מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They is a nation ג֛וֹי (ḡō·w) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts devoid אֹבַ֥ד (’ō·ḇaḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish of counsel עֵצ֖וֹת (‘ê·ṣō·wṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence with no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle understanding תְּבוּנָֽה׃ (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice among them. בָּהֶ֖ם (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Deuteronomy 32:28 NIVDeuteronomy 32:28 NLT Deuteronomy 32:28 ESV Deuteronomy 32:28 NASB Deuteronomy 32:28 KJV Deuteronomy 32:28 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:28 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:28 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:28 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:28 For they are a nation void (Deut. 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