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Deuteronomy 2:27

Context
2:27 “Let me pass through your land; I will keep strictly to the roadway. 1  I will not turn aside to the right or the left.

Deuteronomy 29:19

Context
29:19 When such a person 2  hears the words of this oath he secretly 3  blesses himself 4  and says, “I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit.” 5  This will destroy 6  the watered ground with the parched. 7 
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[2:27]  1 tn Heb “in the way in the way” (בַּדֶּרֶךְ בַּדֶּרֶךְ, baderekh baderekh). The repetition lays great stress on the idea of resolute determination to stick to the path. IBHS 116 §7.2.3c.

[29:19]  2 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the subject of the warning in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[29:19]  3 tn Heb “in his heart.”

[29:19]  4 tn Or “invokes a blessing on himself.” A formalized word of blessing is in view, the content of which appears later in the verse.

[29:19]  5 tn Heb “heart.”

[29:19]  6 tn Heb “thus destroying.” For stylistic reasons the translation begins a new sentence here.

[29:19]  7 tn Heb “the watered with the parched.” The word “ground” is implied. The exact meaning of the phrase is uncertain although it appears to be figurative. This appears to be a proverbial observation employing a figure of speech (a merism) suggesting totality. That is, the Israelite who violates the letter and even spirit of the covenant will harm not only himself but everything he touches – “the watered and the parched.” Cf. CEV “you will cause the rest of Israel to be punished along with you.”



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