Deuteronomy 9:5

dost thou go in to possess Characteristic of the Sg. passages.

the wickedness of these nations wickednessthe direct opposite of righteousness; in disputes as to justice the wickedis the man who is in the wrong (Deuteronomy 25:1; Exodus 2:13 (J), Deuteronomy 23:1; Deuteronomy 23:7 (E), see note; Isaiah 5:23); so wickedness in Deuteronomy 25:2. Both adj. and noun are largely used especially in later writings of all in opposition to Jehovah and His people; but the terms also cover a wider ethical range, Ezekiel 18:27; Ezekiel 33:19, etc. Here, therefore, the wickedness of these, nations will primarily mean their refusal to acknowledge the true God, but implicitly the immorality and ethical uncleanness of their rites: to which recent excavations at Gezer and elsewhere bear testimony. See what is said on abominationDeuteronomy 7:25: here it is clearer that more than ritual unrighteousness is intended.

thy God Sam. and LXX B omit.

establish the word, etc.] See on Deuteronomy 8:18: establish the covenant, etc. It is true that the people must fulfil their side of the covenant by obedience to its laws without which they shall not receive these material blessings in the land; but God made the covenant out of His own free will, Deuteronomy 7:7, and will keep it because of His faithfulness, Deuteronomy 7:9, and not because of any merit of the people.

which the Lord sware Sam. and LXX B etc.: which he sware.