Deuteronomy 32:29 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! ”

Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

O that they were wise, [that] they understood this, [that] they would (q) consider their latter end! (q) They would consider the happiness that was prepared for them, if they had obeyed God.
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

O that. Figure of speech Eonismos. App-6. Compare Psalms 81:1 ; Psalms 81:3 ; Psalms 81:14 .
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! That they would consider their latter end! - אחריתם archaritham, properly, their latter times - the gl...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ver. 29. O that they were wise—that they would consider their latter end! — The word for their latter end, is the same here as in the 20th verse; אחריתם acharitam, very properly rendered by...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! Oh that they ... would consider their latter end! - the terrible judgments which, in the event of...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Consider their latter end. — Have some discernment as to their hereafter, what their destiny was, and what they will miss, if they fail to fulfil it.
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

O that they were wise ,.... These are not the words of God, and so no instances of mere velleities, and unsuccessful wishes in him, and as arguing a power in man to make himself wise if he would; bu...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

O that they were wise, [that] they understood this, [that] they would consider their latter end! Ver. 29. Oh that this people were wise. ] Sapiens est, cui res sapiunt prout sunt, saith Bernar...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

O that they were wise O that they would duly and wisely consider the dealings of God toward them, and so happily prevent the evils that will otherwise befall them in the generations to come How sh...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

What their end will be; and that although God spare them long, yet at last judgment will certainly overtake them.
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 I. That there is very generally a strange want of reflection and concern respecting our condition as mortal is most apparent in many plain, familiar proofs. Perhaps nothing in th...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - 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 32:29 - 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 32:29 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehovah's Sentence and its Execution
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 5:29 ; Hosea 14:9 ; Isaiah 10:3 ; Isaiah 47:7 ; Isaiah 48:18 ; Isaiah 48:19 ; Jeremiah 17:11 ; Jeremiah 5:31 ; Lamentations 1:9 ; Luke 12:20 ; Luke 16:19-25 ; Luke 19:41 ; Lu...
Deuteronomy 32:29 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

They — Israel. Latter end — What their end will be, and that tho' God spare them long, yet at last judgment will certainly overtake them.

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:29 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:29 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:29 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 32:29 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes