Deuteronomy 9:6

Know therefore See on Deuteronomy 7:9: the verse begins by giving the conclusion of the previous proof, but adds also another

for thou art a stiffnecked people Apparently first used of Israel (in connection with the golden calf) in J, Exodus 33:3; Exodus 34:9 (Exodus 32:9; Exodus 33:5 are editorial); then here and Deuteronomy 9:13: cp. Deuteronomy 10:16; Deuteronomy 31:27. Cp. Isaiah 48:4: thou art obstinate, thy neck is an iron sinew: the figure is of an animal refusing to turn in the direction his rider desires.