申命记 32:41-43 RCUVSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:34-43

Notwithstanding the iniquity of Israel and the judgments that should come upon them, God would have compassion upon them for his Name's sake, and would appear for their vindication and defense. The "this" in Deuteronomy 32:34 is by some understood of the sinful doings of the Israelites which God should not forget or overlook. So the Targum of Onkelos: "Are not all their works manifest before me, kept against the day of judgment in my treasures?" So also Calvin, " Quanquam de poenis hunc... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:34-43

Retribution. I. VENGEANCE A PREROGATIVE OF DEITY . As just Judge of the earth, God must avenge transgression. Vengeance is to be distinguished from personal vindictiveness. Of that God is incapable. But Scripture, supported by reason and conscience, attributes to him a holy and inflexible determination to punish sin—to visit on the wrong-doer the consequences of his transgression. The rule for individuals is, "Avenge not yourselves," etc.; but the reason for this is not that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:36-43

Jehovah reigns; be glad! This paragraph has about it a remarkably martial ring. It is not to be looked at as bald and literal prose. It is part of a song; it is laden with imagery, in which the God of Israel is set forth as a mighty Warrior, whose march none can hinder, whose inflictions none can withstand or evade. The style of the song was precisely appropriate to the age in which it was composed, and suited to the people in whose hearing it was addressed. The truths clothed in such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:36-43

The final revelation of God's supremacy. In this inspired song—an epitome of the Bible—Moses looks adown the long vista of history, and discerns what will be the outcome of the whole, viz. to establish on a safe basis the acknowledged supremacy of Jehovah. Truth shall eventually conquer, whatever be her present fortunes; and the supreme authority of Jehovah is a fundamental truth, which must in duo time effectually shine forth. I. HUMAN EXPERIENCE WILL ULTIMATELY CONFIRM THE... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:40-41

These verses should be read continuously: For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, As I live forever, if I whet my glittering sword, and if my hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, etc. Lifting up the hand to heaven was a gesture intended to express that the person taking an oath appealed to God as a witness of his oath, and who would perish for falsehood (cf. Genesis 14:22 ); and "as the Lord liveth" was a common formula in taking an oath (cf. Numbers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:42

My sword shall devour flesh; literally, shall eat flesh; "the edge of the sword is called its mouth, because, like a mouth, it is said to eat and devour" (Gesenius). From the beginning of revenges upon the enemy. Different renderings of this have been given: LXX ; ἀπὸ κεφαλῆς ἀρχόντων ἐχθρῶν , "from the head of the hostile princes;" "from the head of the chiefs of the enemy" (Geseuius, Furst, Rosenmüller); "from the hairy head of the foe" (Keil, Herxheimer, Knobel). פְרַעוֹת ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:43

"As this song commenced with an appeal to heaven and earth to give glory to the Lord ( Deuteronomy 32:1-3 ), so it very suitably closes with an appeal to the heathen to rejoice with his people on account of the acts of the Lord" (Keil). Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people. The Authorized Version here follows the LXX ; εὐφράνθητε ἔθνη μετὰ τοῦ λαοῦ αὐτοῦ , and so St. Paul cites the passage in Romans 15:10 . The Jewish interpreters generally render, Praise his people , ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:1-42

Song of MosesIf Deuteronomy 32:1-3 be regarded as the introduction, and Deuteronomy 32:43 as the conclusion, the main contents of the song may be grouped under three heads, namely,(1) Deuteronomy 32:4-18, the faithfulness of God, the faithlessness of Israel;(2) Deuteronomy 32:19-33, the chastisement and the need of its infliction by God;(3) Deuteronomy 32:34-42, God’s compassion upon the low and humbled state of His people.The Song differs signally in diction and idiom from the preceding... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:43

Rejoice, O ye nations, with His people - Some prefer the marginal rendering.In this profound passage, there is shadowed forth the purpose of God to overrule:(1) the unbelief of the Jews to the bringing in of the Gentiles; and(2) the mercy shown to the Gentries to the eventual restoration of the Jews (compare Romans 11:25-36).The Song closes as it began Deuteronomy 32:1-3, with an invitation to praise. It has reached, through a long series of divine interpositions, its grandest theme in this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:40-42

Deuteronomy 32:40-42. I lift up my hand to heaven I solemnly swear I will do what here follows. It was the custom to stretch out the hand in swearing, Genesis 14:22. And say, I live for ever As surely as I live for ever, I will whet my sword, &c. If I whet If once I begin to prepare for war, and for the execution of my sentence. Mine hand take hold on judgment The instruments of judgments, the weapons of war. A metaphor from warriors that take their weapons into their hands when... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:34-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:34-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:36-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:36-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:40-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:42

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:43

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:1-42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:43

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:40-42

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