Deuteronomy 9:13

9:13 Moreover, he said to me, “I have taken note of these people; they are a stubborn ¹  lot!

Deuteronomy 9:16

9:16 When I looked, you had indeed sinned against the Lord your God and had cast for yourselves a metal calf; ²  you had quickly turned aside from the way he ³  had commanded you!

Deuteronomy 13:14

13:14 You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you, ⁴ 

Deuteronomy 17:4

17:4 When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing ⁵  is being done in Israel,

Deuteronomy 22:17

22:17 Moreover, he has raised accusations of impropriety by saying, ‘I discovered your daughter was not a virgin,’ but this is the evidence of my daughter’s virginity!” The cloth must then be spread out ⁶  before the city’s elders.

[9:13]  ¹ tn Heb “stiff-necked.” See note on the word “stubborn” in 9:6.

[9:16]  ² tn On the phrase “metal calf,” see note on the term “metal image” in v. 12.

[9:16]  ³ tn Heb “the Lord.” See note on “he” in 9:3.

[13:14]  ³ tc Theodotian adds “in Israel,” perhaps to broaden the matter beyond the local village.

[17:4]  ⁴ tn Heb “an abomination” (תּוֹעֵבָה); see note on the word “offensive” in v. 1.

[22:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “they will spread the garment.”