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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley near Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So we abode in the valley over against Bethpeor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth Peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the Valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley facing Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley facing Beth-peor.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After this we stayed in the valley at Beth-Peor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"So we remained in the valley opposite the town of Bethpeor." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We then encamped in the valley opposite Beth-peor."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So we settled down in the valley opposite Beth Peor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley over against Beth Peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And we dwell in a valley opposite Beth-Peor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And we dwell in a valley over-against Beth-Peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And we shall dwell in the valley over against the House of Opening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And we abode in the valley over against the temple of Phogor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And we remained in the valley, opposite the shrine of Peor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So we dwelt in the valley opposite Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And we dwelt in the valley opposite Bayth Peor.” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And we abode in the valley near the house of Phogor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1095" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wan·nê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">So we stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: bag·gāy (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">in the valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/1047.htm" title="1047: bêṯ (Prep) -- House of Peor, a place E. of the Jordan. From bayith and p'owr; house of Peor; Beth- Peor, a place East of the Jordan."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1047.htm" title="1047: pə·‘ō·wr (N-proper-fs) -- House of Peor, a place E. of the Jordan. From bayith and p'owr; house of Peor; Beth- Peor, a place East of the Jordan.">Beth-peor.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Numbers 27:12-14</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim range and see the land that I have given the Israelites. / After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was; / for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Deuteronomy 34:1-4</a></span><br />Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-12.htm">Numbers 20:12</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-37.htm">Deuteronomy 1:37</a></span><br />The LORD was also angry with me on your account, and He said, “Not even you shall enter the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-21.htm">Deuteronomy 4:21-22</a></span><br />The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. / For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-48.htm">Deuteronomy 32:48-52</a></span><br />On that same day the LORD said to Moses, / “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. / And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Joshua 1:2</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-32.htm">Psalm 106:32-33</a></span><br />At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></span><br />All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-3</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2-4</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28-31</a></span><br />About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. / And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So we stayed in the valley over against Bethpeor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-3.htm">Deuteronomy 4:3,46</a></b></br> Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Deuteronomy 34:6</a></b></br> And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Numbers 25:3</a></b></br> And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/1-46.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/numbers/33-49.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/13-20.htm">Bethpeor</a> <a href="/joshua/13-20.htm">Beth-Peor</a> <a href="/joshua/13-20.htm">Beth-Pe'or</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-19.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/numbers/25-4.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Peor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-46.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/9-9.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-46.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-46.htm">Bethpeor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Beth-Peor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Beth-Pe'or</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-52.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-3.htm">Peor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-46.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-11.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">The conquest of Og, king of Bashan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">This size of his bed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-23.htm">Moses prays to enter into the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-26.htm">He is permitted to see it</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Deuteronomy, the Israelites are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. This waiting period is significant as it represents a time of preparation and reflection for the Israelites. It is a moment of transition from the wilderness wanderings to the fulfillment of God's promise. The act of staying also implies obedience to God's command, as the Israelites are following Moses' leadership and God's instructions.<p><b>in the valley</b><br>The valley mentioned here is likely a low-lying area, which in biblical times often symbolized a place of humility and testing. Valleys in Scripture can represent times of trial or waiting, contrasting with the mountains, which often symbolize closeness to God. This setting underscores the Israelites' dependence on God as they prepare to enter a new phase of their journey.<p><b>opposite Beth-peor.</b><br>Beth-peor is a location east of the Jordan River, in the territory of Moab. It is significant in Israel's history as the site where the Israelites fell into idolatry and immorality with the Moabite women, as recorded in <a href="/numbers/25.htm">Numbers 25</a>. This event led to God's judgment and a plague among the people. The mention of Beth-peor serves as a reminder of past failures and the need for faithfulness to God. It also highlights the geographical proximity to the Promised Land, emphasizing the anticipation and readiness required for the next steps in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who is recounting the journey and experiences of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Moses is not allowed to enter the land himself due to previous disobedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who have been wandering in the wilderness and are now on the brink of entering the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-peor.htm">Beth-peor</a></b><br>A location in the land of Moab, opposite the Promised Land, where the Israelites camped. It is significant as a place of transition and reflection before entering Canaan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents the fulfillment of God's covenant and blessings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a></b><br>The geographical setting where the Israelites are encamped, symbolizing a place of waiting and preparation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reflection_and_preparation.htm">Reflection and Preparation</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites paused at Beth-peor, we must take time to reflect on our spiritual journey and prepare for the next steps God has for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_consequences.htm">Obedience and Consequences</a></b><br>Moses' inability to enter the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Despite past failures, God remains faithful to His promises. Beth-peor represents a new beginning and the assurance of God's continued guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a></b><br>The transition from Moses to Joshua illustrates the importance of raising new leaders and trusting God's plan beyond individual roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a></b><br>Like the Israelites, we must be spiritually ready to enter into the promises God has for us, which requires faith, trust, and a willingness to follow His lead.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_die_in_the_bible.htm">How did Moses die according to biblical accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'spare_the_rod'_mean.htm">What does 'spare the rod, spoil the child' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_kadesh's_shaking.htm">Psalm 29:8 describes the Lord's voice shaking the wilderness of Kadesh; where is the historical or archeological record of such a cataclysmic event taking place?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_non-theistic_societies_thrive.htm">Psalm 33:12 says a nation is blessed when it worships the Lord; why, then, do many non-theistic societies thrive, while some religious nations struggle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.</span>--Moses' burial-place, as appears by <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm" title="And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knows of his sepulcher to this day.">Deuteronomy 34:6</a>. It is a significant finishing touch to the scene described above. This verse also concludes the recapitulation of Israel's journey from Horeb (<a href="/deuteronomy/1-6.htm" title="The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, You have dwelled long enough in this mount:">Deuteronomy 1:6</a>) to the banks of Jordan, with which this first discourse of Moses begins. The remainder, contained in Deut. Iv., is the practical part of the discourse, which now begins.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In the valley over against Beth-peor</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. in the plains of Moab (Arboth Moab, <a href="/numbers/22-1.htm">Numbers 22:1</a>; cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-46.htm">Deuteronomy 4:46</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Deuteronomy 34:6</a>). Beth-pe'or, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the house or temple of Pe'or, the Moabitish Baah There was a hill Pe'or, in the Abarim range, near to which this town was; it was opposite to Jericho, six Roman miles north of Libias (Eusebius); it was given to the tribe of Reuben (<a href="/joshua/13-20.htm">Joshua 13:20</a>). In passing from the historical recapitulation, Moses indicates precisely the locality in which they were when this address was delivered. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So we stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַנֵּ֣שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(wan·nê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּגָּ֔יְא</span> <span class="translit">(bag·gāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-peor.</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּעֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(pə·‘ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1047.htm">Strong's 1047: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-peor -- 'house of Peor', a place East of the Jordan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Deuteronomy 3:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 3:29 So we abode in the valley over (Deut. 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