Deuteronomy 32:43

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 32:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Rejoice, O ye nations, [with] his people: For he will avenge the blood of his servants, And will render vengeance to his adversaries, And will make expiation for his land, for his people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Rejoice, O ye nations, [with] his people: For he will avenge the blood of his servants, And will render vengeance to his adversaries, And will make expiation for his land, for his people.
Deuteronomy 32:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43Rejoice, O ye nations, [with] his people: For he will avenge the blood of his servants, And will render vengeance to his adversaries, And will make expiation for his land, for his people.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 call to the Gentiles, now pagan no more, to rejoice over God’s restored people, the Jews. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Rejoice - He calls upon the nations to rejoice and bless God for his favours, and especially for the last wonderful deliverance which shall be given to the Jews, when they shall be converted to the gospel in the last days; which they have all reason to do, because of that singular advantage which all nations will have at that time and upon that occasion. Deuteronomy 32:44”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Rejoice: or, Praise his people, ye nations; or, Sing ye, O ye nations. Gen 12:3; Kg1 8:43; Psa 22:27; Isa 11:10, Isa 19:23, Isa 19:25; Luk 2:10, Luk 2:11, Luk 2:32; Act 13:47, Act 13:48; Rom 15:9-13; Rev 5:9, Rev 5:10 avenge: Deu 32:35; Job 13:24; Jer 13:14; Lam 2:5; Luk 19:27, Luk 19:43, Luk 19:44, Luk 21:22-24; Rom 12:19; Rev 6:10, Rev 15:2, Rev 15:4, Rev 18:2, Rev 18:20, Rev 19:2 render: Deu 32:41 will be: Psa 85:1 Deuteronomy 32:44”
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