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Deuteronomy 32:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 32:6

Verse 6 of 52

Scripture focus

Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? [is] not he thy father [that] hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?

Deuteronomy 32:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6

Theological / Devotional

Requite the Lord. The Hebrew word order is emphatic: “Is it Jehovah ye reward thus?” A reprimand for the senseless way they dealt with Jehovah.

Foolish. From nabal, denoting their senseless obstinancy in ignoring the goodness of God.

Unwise. Lacking discernment, discrimination, wisdom.

Thy father. Israel was Jehovah’s child by adoption (see Eze. 16:6).

Established thee. In reference to their growth, orderly development, and progress under God’s hand.

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