Deuteronomy 32:41 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. ”

Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - 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 32:41 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sword. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6. Compare Revelation 19:15 . judgment . justice, or retribution. Compare Isaiah 1:24 .
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

41 If I whet my glittering sword. The conditional particle does not leave the matter doubtful, or in suspense, but must be resolved into an adverb of time; as though He had said, As soon as...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For I lift up my hand. — This is the form in taking an oath. (Comp. Revelation 10:5 .) The two verses may be connected thus: “For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, As I live for ever, if I whe...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Moses Views What Others Shall Possess Deuteronomy 32:36-52 Sometimes God leaves us to ourselves that we may learn our weakness and sinfulness. Then, when our power is gone and we seem destined...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

When Moses had finished his song, which he delivered not only in the hearing of the people, but particularly of Joshua, his successor, as if that he might be a witness both for the LORD and for himse...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If I whet my glittering sword ,.... That is, I will do it as sure as I live, if I do not, be it so and so; what that is is not said, but left to be concluded. A glittering sword is a sword drawn, th...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. Ver. 41. If I whet my glittering sword. ] God first...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I lift up my hand to heaven I solemnly swear I will do what here follows. It was the custom to stretch out the hand in swearing, Genesis 14:22 . And say, I live for ever As surely as I live for...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. 40 For I lift up...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

If once I begin to prepare for war, and for the execution of my sentence. Take hold on judgment, i.e. of the instruments of judgment, of the weapons of war. A metaphor from warriors that take their...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - 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 32:41 - 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 32:41 - The Biblical Illustrator

See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no God with Me. The royal prerogative I. None but the Lord can would or heal. 1. The Lord alone can spiritually wound. It is the Holy Spirit’s wor...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - 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 32:41 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jehovah's Sentence and its Execution
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 3:4 ; Deuteronomy 5:9 ; Deuteronomy 32:35 ; Exodus 20:5 ; Ezekiel 21:20 ; Ezekiel 21:9-15 ; Isaiah 1:24 ; Isaiah 27:1 ; Isaiah 34:5 ; Isaiah 34:6 ; Isaiah 59:18 ; Isaiah 66:16 ;...
Deuteronomy 32:41 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

If I whet my sword — If once I begin to prepare for war and for the execution of my sentence. Judgment — Of the instruments of judgment, of the weapons of war. A metaphor from warriors, that take t...

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:41 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 32:41 - The Biblical Illustrator

Deuteronomy 32:41 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Deuteronomy 32:41 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 32:41 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes