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Deuteronomy 32:39

Deuteronomy 32:39
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I lift up my hand to heaven,.... Which is a gesture used in swearing, Gen 14:22, and is ascribed to a divine Person, Eze 20:5; and particularly to Christ the angel, that is so wonderfully…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Deuteronomy 32:1-42

Song of Moses If Deu 32:1-3 be regarded as the introduction, and Deu 32:43 as the conclusion, the main contents of the song may be grouped under three heads, namely, (1) Deu 32:4-18, the faithfulness…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 32:39-43

This conclusion of the song speaks three things:

I. Glory to God, Deu 32:39. "See now upon the whole matter, that I, even I, am he. Learn this from the destruction of idolaters, and the inability of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

39  See now that I, I am He,

And never a god beside me.

I do to death and revive,

I shattered and I shall heal.

[With none to save from my hand.]

40  For I lift to heaven mine hand,

And say, -As…