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Deuteronomy 32:36

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 32:36

Verse 36 of 52

Scripture focus

For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that [their] power is gone, and [there is] none shut up, or left.

Deuteronomy 32:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:36

Theological / Devotional

Judge his people. That is, vindicate His people and defend them before their enemies (see Jer. 50:34). See also Rachel’s experience (Gen. 30:6), the psalmist’s prayer (Ps. 54:1), and the prophecy of King Lemuel (Prov. 31:9).

Repent himself. Turn His hand from His people to smite their enemies, by whom He has chastised them — for example, Babylon (see Jer. 50:23; 51:24). For God’s “repenting,” see on Num. 23:19.

Their power is gone. Literally, “their hand is exhausted.” The hand is a symbol of power and the ability to carry through a project (see Isa. 28:2; cf. Ps. 76:5 ; 78:42).

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