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Deuteronomy 32:42

Deuteronomy 32:42
I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people,.... Or, "rejoice, ye nations", who are "his" people; so Kimchi and Ben Melech interpret it; the Gentiles, who are the Lord's chosen and covenant people,…

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

and the captives Assigned to death later.

leaders So LXX ἀρχόντων, Heb. para-ôth, Ar. fara-, to excel; A.V. beginning of revengesfrom the analogy of Aram. phara. In Num 6:5; Eze 44:20, pere-= flowing…