Bible Commentary

And the LORD spoke unto Moses that selfsame day, saying, 48. that selfsame day ] A standing phrase of P, e.g. Gen 7:13; Gen 17:23; Gen 17:26, Exo 12:17. Contr. the deuter. this day and the like. The day is that stated in Deu 1:3, also from P; q.v. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:48”

For it [is] not a vain thing for you; because it [is] your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong [your] days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it. 47. vain ] Or, empty, without profit. it is your life ] As in Deu 30:20. prolong your days whither ye … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:47”

And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. 46. Set your heart ] So Exo 9:21, and with another vb Deu 7:23. On heart = mind see Deu … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:46”

And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel: 45. made an end, etc.] Deu 20:9, Deu 26:12, Deu 31:24. Whether all these words originally referred only to the Code, or are meant by the editor to cover the hortatory addresses added to it, cannot be determined. All Israel, D’s formula. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:45”

And Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun. 44. Concluding Note. Can hardly be from the same editorial hand as Deu 31:30. It is probable from the opening words, And Moses came, that this is a fragment from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:44”

Rejoice, O ye nations, [with] his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, [and] to his people. 43. For this LXX gives eight lines, part quoted in Rom 15:10. Sing ] Heb. harnn, the most ringing of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:43”

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. 42. and the captives ] Assigned to death later. leaders ] So LXX , Heb. para‘th, Ar. fara‘, to excel; A.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:42”

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. 41. whet ] See on Deu 6:7. Jehovah as warrior, as often in later prophecy, e.g. Isaiah 63. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges If once … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:41”

For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live forever. 40. lift up, etc.] Cp. Gen 14:22, Exo 6:8, Num 14:30 and many instances in Ezekiel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 40. For I lift up my hand to heaven] See concerning oaths and appeals to God in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:40”

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. 39  See now that I, I am He, And never a god beside me. I do to death … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 32:39”