Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Was not the sin of Peor enough for us? Up to this very day we have not cleansed ourselves from that sin, even though a plague fell on the community of the LORD! New Living Translation Was our sin at Peor not enough? To this day we are not fully cleansed of it, even after the plague that struck the entire community of the LORD. English Standard Version Have we not had enough of the sin at Peor from which even yet we have not cleansed ourselves, and for which there came a plague upon the congregation of the LORD, Berean Standard Bible Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. King James Bible Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD, New King James Version Is the iniquity of Peor not enough for us, from which we are not cleansed till this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD, New American Standard Bible Is the wrongdoing of Peor not enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although a plague came on the congregation of the LORD, NASB 1995 ‘Is not the iniquity of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although a plague came on the congregation of the LORD, NASB 1977 ‘Is not the iniquity of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although a plague came on the congregation of the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible Is the iniquity of Peor too small a thing for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although there was a plague on the congregation of Yahweh? Amplified Bible Is the wrongdoing (idolatry) of Peor not enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, even though the affliction [in which twenty-four thousand died] came on the congregation of the LORD, Christian Standard Bible Wasn’t the iniquity of Peor, which brought a plague on the LORD’s community, enough for us? We have not cleansed ourselves from it even to this day, Holman Christian Standard Bible Wasn’t the sin of Peor, which brought a plague on the LORD’s community, enough for us, so that we have not cleansed ourselves from it even to this day, American Standard Version Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves unto this day, although there came a plague upon the congregation of Jehovah, Contemporary English Version Wasn't our people's sin at Peor terrible enough for you? The LORD punished us by sending a horrible sickness that killed many of us, and we still suffer because of that sin. English Revised Version Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves unto this day, although there came a plague upon the congregation of the LORD, GOD'S WORD® Translation Does the sin we committed at Peor mean nothing to us anymore? Didn't we cleanse ourselves from it? Because of that sin there was a plague on the LORD's congregation! Good News Translation Remember our sin at Peor, when the LORD punished his own people with an epidemic? We are still suffering because of that. Wasn't that sin enough? International Standard Version Isn't the evil that happened at Peor enough for us, from which we have yet to be completely cleansed even to this point, and because of which a plague came upon the community of the LORD? Majority Standard Bible Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. NET Bible The sin we committed at Peor was bad enough. To this very day we have not purified ourselves; it even brought a plague on the community of the LORD. New Heart English Bible Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although there came a plague on the congregation of the LORD, Webster's Bible Translation Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD, World English Bible Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day, although there came a plague on the congregation of Yahweh, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIs the iniquity of Peor little to us, from which we have not been cleansed until this day—and the plague is in the congregation of YHWH, Young's Literal Translation Is the iniquity of Peor little to us, from which we have not been cleansed till this day -- and the plague is in the company of Jehovah, Smith's Literal Translation Was the iniquity of Peor little for us, which we were not cleansed from it till this day, and there will be a smiting in the assembly of Jehovah? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIs it a small thing to you that you sinned with Beelphegor, and the stain of that crime remaineth in us to this day? and many of the people perished. Catholic Public Domain Version Is it a small thing to you that you have sinned with Baal of Peor, and that the stain of that crime continues among us, even to the present day? And many of the people have fallen. New American Bible Is the iniquity of Peor not enough, by which we made ourselves impure, even to this day, and a plague came upon the community of the LORD? New Revised Standard Version Have we not had enough of the sin at Peor from which even yet we have not cleansed ourselves, and for which a plague came upon the congregation of the LORD, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIs the iniquity of Peor not enough for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Is not the sin of Peor enough for us, for we are not purged from it until today, and there was a plague in the assembly of LORD JEHOVAH? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves unto this day, although there came a plague upon the congregation of the LORD, Brenton Septuagint Translation Is the sin of Phogor too little for you, whereas we have not been cleansed from it until this day, though there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Offensive Altar…16“This is what the whole congregation of the LORD says: ‘What is this breach of faith you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you might rebel against the LORD this day? 17Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. 18And now, would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel today against the LORD, tomorrow He will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel.… Cross References Numbers 25:1-9 While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, / who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. / So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. ... Deuteronomy 4:3-4 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. / But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive to this day, every one of you. Psalm 106:28-31 They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. / So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. / But Phinehas stood and intervened, and the plague was restrained. ... 1 Corinthians 10:8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. Numbers 31:16 “Look, these women caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to turn unfaithfully against the LORD at Peor, so that the plague struck the congregation of the LORD. Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. 1 Corinthians 5:6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Deuteronomy 13:6-11 If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, / the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other), / you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him. ... 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... 1 John 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Exodus 32:1-6 Now when the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!” / So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. ... 1 Kings 11:1-8 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. ... Treasury of Scripture Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD, Is the iniquity Numbers 25:3,4 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel… Deuteronomy 4:3,4 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… Psalm 106:28,29 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead… from which Ezra 9:13,14 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this; … 1 Corinthians 10:8,11 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand… Jump to Previous Although Assembly Baal-Peor Cleansed Clear Company Congregation Enough Iniquity Little Ourselves Peor Pe'or Plague Punishment SinJump to Next Although Assembly Baal-Peor Cleansed Clear Company Congregation Enough Iniquity Little Ourselves Peor Pe'or Plague Punishment SinJoshua 22 1. The two tribes and a half with a blessing are sent home,10. They build the altar of testimony in their journey 11. The Israelites are offended thereat 21. They vindicate their conduct, and give them good satisfaction Was not the sin of Peor enough for us The phrase "the sin of Peor" refers to a significant event in Israel's history recorded in Numbers 25, where the Israelites engaged in idolatry and immorality with the Moabite women, leading to God's wrath. The Hebrew root for "Peor" is פְּעוֹר (Peor), which is associated with the Moabite god Baal-peor. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The rhetorical question "Was not...enough for us" emphasizes the gravity of past sins and the need for vigilance against repeating them. It calls believers to remember the lessons of history and to remain faithful to God. from which even yet we have not been cleansed even though a plague came upon the congregation of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land and oversaw the division of the land among the tribes. 2. Peor A location where the Israelites sinned by engaging in idolatry and immorality with the Moabite women, leading to God's wrath and a devastating plague. 3. The Israelites The people of God who were delivered from Egypt and given the Promised Land, yet struggled with faithfulness to God. 4. The Plague A divine punishment that fell upon the Israelites as a result of their sin at Peor, highlighting the seriousness of their transgression. 5. The Transjordan Tribes The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, who settled on the east side of the Jordan River and were involved in the events of Joshua 22. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThe sin at Peor serves as a stark reminder of how sin can have lasting consequences and affect the entire community. Believers must remain vigilant against sin and its deceitfulness. The Importance of Repentance The Israelites' ongoing struggle with the sin of Peor underscores the need for genuine repentance and cleansing from sin. Christians are called to regularly examine their hearts and seek God's forgiveness. Community Accountability The concern expressed in Joshua 22:17 highlights the importance of accountability within the faith community. Believers should encourage one another to remain faithful and address sin lovingly and truthfully. The Role of Leadership Joshua's leadership in addressing the potential sin of the Transjordan tribes demonstrates the responsibility of leaders to guide and protect their communities from spiritual danger. The Consequences of Idolatry The events at Peor illustrate the destructive nature of idolatry, which can lead to spiritual and physical ruin. Christians are called to worship God alone and guard against modern forms of idolatry.(17) The iniquity of Peor.--A very natural subject for reference on the part of Phinehas, who had distinguished himself by his zealous opposition to it.Verse 17. - Is the iniquity of Peer too little for us? How natural the illustration in the mouth of the speaker! It was Phinehas who had avenged the iniquity of Peer, and arrested the judgment for that offence as it was about to fall. How natural that the occurrence should be, as it were, branded upon his memory with a hot iron, and that the mention of it should spring at once to his lips when he saw his brethren, as he thought, upon the verge of a similar offence! Peor is, of course, a contraction for Baal-Peor (Numbers 25:3). This god derives his name probably from Mount Peer, or "the cloven mountain" (Numbers 23:28). From which we are not cleansed until this day. Here we have the expression of the feeling which was never removed until Christ came. It was not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats could take away sin. No ceremonial lustrations could "cleanse us from its guilt and power." No destruction of the prime mover of the offence, though it may avert the wrath of God, can remove the moral reproach which lies upon the sinner. Not even the destruction of twenty-four thousand persons (Numbers 25:9) can purify Israel from the taint of pollution. In the eyes of a sincere servant like Phinehas, the stigma rests upon Israel still, nor could anything avail to take it away. Truly, the law was, indeed, "our schoolmaster, to bring us to Christ." What Keil says of Calvin's explanation, that "the remembrance was not yet quite buried, nor the anger of God extinct," is unsatisfactory. His own explanation, that "the heart of Israel still delighted in their sin," is even more so, since we have no evidence whatever that this was the case at the time of which we are speaking. We have here again to remark that the history in Numbers is here presupposed, and an allusion to an incident in Numbers is here placed in the mouth of one of the chief actors in it. How natural, if the history be a veracious one! How marvellously ingenious, if it he not! The circumstance is mentioned again in Hosea, in the time of Jotham or Hezekiah, and again in Psalm 106, which would appear to have been written during the captivity. Thus we have a chain of testimony concerning it which makes it difficult to assign a time for the invention of the story, if it be invented, since all references to it in Scripture are perfectly consistent with each other, and display none of the signs of gradual growth which we invariably find in the case of legends. A plague. The original is noticeable, the plague; a natural mode of speech for one who well remembered it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Was not the sinעֲוֺ֣ן (‘ă·wōn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity of Peor פְּע֔וֹר (pə·‘ō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6465: Peor -- a mountain in Moab, also a god worshiped there enough הַמְעַט־ (ham·‘aṭ-) Article | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few for us, לָ֙נוּ֙ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew from which אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that we have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no cleansed הִטַּהַ֙רְנוּ֙ (hiṭ·ṭa·har·nū) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure ourselves מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of to עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day? הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day It even brought וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a plague הַנֶּ֖גֶף (han·ne·ḡep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5063: A trip, an infliction upon the congregation בַּעֲדַ֥ת (ba·‘ă·ḏaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Joshua 22:17 NIVJoshua 22:17 NLT Joshua 22:17 ESV Joshua 22:17 NASB Joshua 22:17 KJV Joshua 22:17 BibleApps.com Joshua 22:17 Biblia Paralela Joshua 22:17 Chinese Bible Joshua 22:17 French Bible Joshua 22:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 22:17 Is the iniquity of Peor too little (Josh. 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