Deuteronomy 32:3

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 32:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For I will proclaim the name of Jehovah: Ascribe ye greatness unto our God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For I will proclaim the name of Jehovah: Ascribe ye greatness unto our God.
Deuteronomy 32:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3For I will proclaim the name of Jehovah: Ascribe ye greatness unto our God.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Because I will publish the name of the Lord, etc.] Not call on his name, as some, nor call to the heaven and earth in his name, as others, but proclaim his name, even the same that was proclaimed before Moses, (<023406>Exodus 34:6,7); and this is to be understood, not of Jehovah the Father, nor of Jehovah the Spirit, but of Jehovah the Son, the rock whose work is perfect, and the rock of salvation, (<053204>Deuteronomy 32:4,15); and not of any particular name of his, unless any of those mentioned can be thought to be intended; rather his perfections and attributes, or his Gospel, called his name, (<440915>Acts 9:15); though his name may signify no other than himself, who is the sum and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Song of Moses If 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 chapters; just as a lyrical passage is conceived in modes of thought wholly unlike those which belong to narrative or exhortation, and is uttered in different phraseology. There are, however, in the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The name of the Lord - His glorious excellencies and righteous actions, by which he hath made himself known as a man is known by his name, and by which it will appear both that there is no blame to be laid upon him whatsoever befals you, and that it is gross madness to forsake such a God for dumb idols. Ascribe ye - As I am about to publish the majesty and glory of God, so do you also acknowledge it. Deuteronomy 32:4”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Because: Exo 3:13-16, Exo 6:3, Exo 20:24, Exo 34:5-7; Psa 29:1, Psa 29:2, Psa 89:16-18, Psa 105:1-5; Psa 145:1-10; Jer 10:6, Jer 23:6; Mat 1:23; Joh 17:6, Joh 17:26 ascribe: Deu 5:24; Ch1 17:19, Ch1 29:11; Psa 145:3, Psa 150:2; Jer 10:6; Eph 1:19 Deuteronomy 32:4”
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