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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:39

See now that I am, even I am he. The Hebrew is more expressive, See now that I, I am; LXX ; ἴδετε ἴδετε ὅτι ἐγώ εἰμι (cf. Isaiah 41:4 ; Isaiah 48:12 ; John 8:24 , John 18:5 ). Their own experience of the utter impotency of these idol-gods to help them or to protect themselves from the stroke of the Almighty was enough to convince them that they were no gods, and that he alone was to be feared and worshipped. read more

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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

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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

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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

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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44

Hoshea the son of Nun. Moses invariably writes this name Jehoshuah (Jehovah is help; cf. Numbers 13:1-33 ; Deuteronomy 31:3 , Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:14 , Deuteronomy 31:20 , etc.). The use of Hoshea here is due to the fact that this account is part of the supplement added by another writer to the writing of Moses. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Moses, having composed this song, came, accompanied by Joshua, and they together spoke it in the hearing of the people; after which Moses took occasion to urge upon them anew the importance of keeping the commandments of God. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Life at stake! This paragraph-concerning which Keil is probably right in his surmise, that it proceeds from an editor's hand—sets before us in a quiet and incidental way, one of the most important transitions Israel had yet experienced. We have seen in Deuteronomy 31:7 , Deuteronomy 31:8 , that Moses gave Joshua a charge, and told him that he must lead the people into the Promised Land. After that came the utterance of this song. When it was uttered, Joshua stood side by side with... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Religion a reality. The bulk of men treat religion as if it were a fancy or a myth. They deem it useful for the sick, the aged, and the dying. But for the healthful man and the active man of business it is voted a bore. Now, Moses puts religion in its right place when he declares it vital to human interests—vital, in the highest and largest sense. "It is your life." I. THE OBJECTS ABOUT WHICH RELIGION TREATS ARE REAL , NOT SHADOWY . "It is not a vain thing." The eye... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:47

It is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life ; these are not mere empty words; they are of vital import (cf. Deuteronomy 30:20 ). read more

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