Deuteronomy 1:6
New International Version
The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

New Living Translation
“When we were at Mount Sinai, the LORD our God said to us, ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

English Standard Version
“The LORD our God said to us in Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

King James Bible
The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount:

New King James Version
“The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain.

New American Standard Bible
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

NASB 1995
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

NASB 1977
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Yahweh our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

Amplified Bible
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough on this mountain.

Christian Standard Bible
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb: ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb: ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

American Standard Version
Jehovah our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain:

Contemporary English Version
People of Israel, when we were in our camp at Mount Sinai, the LORD our God told us: You have stayed here long enough.

English Revised Version
The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At Mount Horeb the LORD our God said to us, "You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

Good News Translation
"When we were at Mount Sinai, the LORD our God said to us, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

International Standard Version
"The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb. He said, 'You have been at this mountain long enough.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: ?You have stayed at this mountain long enough.

NET Bible
The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb and said, "You have stayed in the area of this mountain long enough.

New Heart English Bible
"The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, You have lived long enough in this mountain:

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount:

World English Bible
“Yahweh our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, ‘You have lived long enough at this mountain.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Our God YHWH has spoken to us in Horeb, saying, For you dwell at this mountain long enough;

Young's Literal Translation
'Jehovah our God hath spoken unto us in Horeb, saying, Enough to you -- of dwelling in this mount;

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah our God spake to us in Horeb, saying, It was enough to you to dwell in this mount:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: You have stayed long enough in this mountain:

Catholic Public Domain Version
“The Lord our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying: ‘You have remained long enough on this mountain.

New American Bible
The LORD, our God, said to us at Horeb: You have stayed long enough at this mountain.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD our God said to us in Horeb, You have dwelt long enough in this mountain;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“LORD JEHOVAH our God said to us in Khoreeb, ‘It has been long for you that you have dwelt in this mountain:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD our God spoke unto us in Horeb, saying: 'Ye have dwelt long enough in this mountain;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord your God spoke to us in Choreb, saying, Let it suffice you to have dwelt so long in this mountain.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Command to Leave Horeb
5On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying: 6The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. 7Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates.…

Cross References
Numbers 10:11-13
On the twentieth day of the second month of the second year, the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle of the Testimony, / and the Israelites set out from the Wilderness of Sinai, traveling from place to place until the cloud settled in the Wilderness of Paran. / They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

Exodus 19:1-2
In the third month, on the same day of the month that the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. / After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

Deuteronomy 2:3
“You have been wandering around this hill country long enough; turn to the north

Numbers 9:15-23
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. ...

Joshua 1:2-3
“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses.

Acts 7:38
He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.

Exodus 3:1-12
Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. / There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” ...

Numbers 33:1-2
These are the journeys of the Israelites when they came out of the land of Egypt by their divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron. / At the LORD’s command, Moses recorded the stages of their journey. These are the stages listed by their starting points:

Hebrews 12:18-21
For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” ...

Exodus 19:3-6
Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, “This is what you are to tell the house of Jacob and explain to the sons of Israel: / ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. / Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. ...

Numbers 14:25
Now since the Amalekites and Canaanites are living in the valleys, turn back tomorrow and head for the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea.”

Deuteronomy 4:1
Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.

Acts 7:30-34
After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. / When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him: / ‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look. ...

Exodus 24:12-18
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” / So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. / And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” ...

Deuteronomy 5:32-33
So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, You have dwelled long enough in this mount:

in Horeb

Deuteronomy 5:2
The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.

Exodus 3:1
Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.

Exodus 17:6
Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

ye have

Exodus 19:1,2
In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai…

Numbers 10:11-13
And it came to pass on the twentieth day of the second month, in the second year, that the cloud was taken up from off the tabernacle of the testimony…

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Deuteronomy 1
1. Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year
6. briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb
14. of giving them officers
19. of sending the spies to search the land
34. of his anger for their incredulity
41. and disobedience














The LORD our God
This phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "LORD" is "Yahweh," the personal name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and unchanging nature. "Our God" indicates a personal and communal relationship, highlighting that Yahweh is not a distant deity but one who is intimately involved with His people. This relationship is foundational to the identity of Israel as a nation chosen by God, and it underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and faithfulness throughout Deuteronomy.

said to us
This phrase underscores the direct communication from God to His people. In the Hebrew context, the verb "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) conveys not just speech but authoritative command. It reflects the prophetic nature of Moses' leadership, as he serves as the mouthpiece of God. This divine communication is a reminder of the unique privilege and responsibility of the Israelites to hear and obey God's voice, setting them apart from other nations.

at Horeb
Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai, the sacred mountain where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. This location is significant as it represents the place of divine revelation and covenant establishment. The mention of Horeb serves as a reminder of the foundational events that shaped Israel's identity and mission. It is a call to remember the past acts of God and the commitments made there, which are central to the narrative of Deuteronomy.

You have stayed
The Hebrew verb "stayed" (יָשַׁב, yashab) implies dwelling or remaining in a place. This word suggests a period of rest and preparation, but also hints at complacency. The Israelites had been at Horeb for an extended time, and this statement serves as a prompt for movement and progress. It reflects a spiritual lesson about the dangers of stagnation and the need for continual growth and obedience in the journey of faith.

at this mountain
The reference to "this mountain" reinforces the physical and spiritual significance of Horeb. It is a tangible reminder of God's presence and the place where the covenant was given. However, it also indicates a transition point; the mountain was not the final destination. This phrase challenges the Israelites to move forward in their journey, trusting in God's guidance and provision as they head towards the Promised Land. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to move beyond initial experiences of faith into deeper maturity and mission.

(6) The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb.--The "Lord our God," "Jehovah our Elohim," is the watchword of the whole book.

Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount.--From the beginning of the second month of the first year of the exodus (Exodus 19:1) to the twentieth day of the second month of the second year (Numbers 10:11). This was the period of organisation, in which the people received the Law and were organised as a church militant, an army encamped around the tabernacle of God. This year and its institutions fill up exactly one-third of the text of the Pentateuch.

Verse 6. - With this verse begins Moses' first address to the people, which extends to the end of Deuteronomy 4. It is of an introductory character, and is occupied chiefly with a retrospective survey of the events that had occurred during the forty years of their wanderings. By this Moses reminded the people how God had fulfilled his promises to them, and at the same time, how they had by their rebellion drawn down on them his displeasure, which had caused their wanderings to be so much more protracted than they would otherwise have been. Verses 6-8. - The Lord's command to depart from Horeb, and his promise to the people. Verse 6. - The Lord our God - Jehovah our God. The use of this epithet implies the covenant union of Israel with Jehovah, and presupposes the existence of that covenant which was entered into at Sinai. In Horeb. This was the starting-point, so to speak, of Israel's being as the special people of God - his segullah (סְגֻּלָּה, Exodus 19:5), his special treasure. There he made himself known to them as Jehovah, the Eternal and Unchangeable, and entered into covenant with them; and there they received that Law, on the keeping of which depended their retention of the privileges to which they had been elected. At Horeb the Israelites had remained for about a year (comp. Exodus 19. I and Numbers 10:11, 12), and as the purpose for which they had been brought thither was answered, they were enjoined to move, not indeed by express command, but by the rising of the cloud from over the tabernacle, which was the signal of their march (Numbers 9:15, etc.; Numbers 10:11-13), preceded by the instructions they had received preparatory to their removal (Numbers 50:4-7). Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount. The Israelites remained at Sinai from the third month of the first year to the twentieth day of the second year after they came out of Egypt (cf. Exodus 19:1 and Numbers 10:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“The LORD
יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

our God
אֱלֹהֵ֛ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

said
דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to us
אֵלֵ֖ינוּ (’ê·lê·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

at Horeb:
בְּחֹרֵ֣ב (bə·ḥō·rêḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2722: Horeb -- 'waste', a mountain in Sinai

You have stayed
שֶׁ֖בֶת (še·ḇeṯ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

at this
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

mountain
בָּהָ֥ר (bā·hār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

long enough.
רַב־ (raḇ-)
Adverb
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great


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