Deuteronomy 32:28 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. ”

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 32:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Moses'song is a didactic poem, a theodicy in which Yahweh's ways are vindicated. In its sentiments and artistic form it is unsurpassed in the poetry of the OT. Its dominant theme is Yahweh's justice...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

counsel . deliberation. Hebrew. ya'az.
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

28. For they are a nation void of counsel. The cause is assigned why God had almost blotted out altogether the memory of the people, viz., because their faculty was incurable: for He does no...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ver. 28. For they are a nation void of counsel — This verse connects very properly with the 26th, and the meaning is, I said I would scatter them, &c. were it not for the sake of mine hon...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this. N...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Song of Moses The theme of this noble Song is the goodness of Jehovah in choosing Israel and bringing them into a rich land. When they provoke Him with their forgetfulness and unfaithfulness,...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Void of counsel. — Literally, perishing in counsels, or, perhaps, spoiling the plans of Jehovah. Yet they said, “Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE SONG AND BLESSING OF MOSES (A) THE SONG OF MOSES Deuteronomy 32:1-52 CRITICS have debated the date, authorship, and history of this song. For the present purpose it is sufficient, perhaps...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Moses' Song: Israel's Response Deuteronomy 32:15-35 “Jeshurun” is a pet name for Israel, implying affection and endearment. The metaphor employed is derived from a pampered animal which, in con...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have the song itself. The first part (verses Deuteronomy 32:1 ; Deuteronomy 32:1 ) consists of a call to attention. Heaven and earth are called to listen while the servant of God proclaims...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Even people void of understanding, in divine truths, may consider the sure consequence of sin. The wages of sin is, and must be death. Romans 6:23 .
Deuteronomy 32:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For they [are] a nation void of counsel ,.... This is said not of the Jews, whose character is given, Deuteronomy 32:6 ; and instances of their ingratitude, folly, and want of counsel and understan...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For they [are] a nation void of counsel, neither [is there any] understanding in them. Ver. 28. For they are a nation. ] See Trapp on " Deu 4:6 " was Chrysippus that offered that strict and te...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy Their rage against me , as it is expressed Isaiah 37:28-29 ; their furious reproaches against my name, as if I were cruel to my people, or unable to...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GOD: MAJESTIC AND FAITHFUL (vs.l-4) In these four verses the introduction of this song of Moses is both magnificent and beautiful. The heavens and the earth are called to hear the faithful words...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

26 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: 27 Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries shoul...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

They; either, 1. The enemies last mentioned, who are foolish people, and therefore make so false and foolish a judgment upon things. Or rather, 2. The Israelites themselves, of whom he speaks b...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter 32 The Song of Moses. Having written the Complaint Document as a song to be sung by the children of Israel until its words were fulfilled and it could be called on as a witness against the...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

The song composed by Moses and recited to the people as a witness against them. “It embraces the whole future history of Israel, and bears all the marks of prophetic testimony in the perfectly ideal...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:1 . Give ear, oh ye heavens, and I will speak. This ode, which is full of rhythm, and of almost every poetic excellence and beauty, has been called the Swan song of Moses, who died...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SONG OF MOSES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS DEATH . In accordance with the Divine injunction, Moses composed an ode, which he recited in the hearing of the people, and commi...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehovah's Sentence and its Execution
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:19 ; Deuteronomy 32:6 ; Hosea 4:6 ; Isaiah 27:11 ; Isaiah 29:14 ; Jeremiah 4:22 ; Jeremiah 8:9 ; Job 28:28 ; Matthew 13:14 ; Matthew 13:15 ; Proverbs 1:7 ; Psalms 81:12 ;...
Deuteronomy 32:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Void of counsel — Their enemies are foolish people, and therefore make so false and foolish a judgment upon things.

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 32:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes