Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Rejoice, you nations, with his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants; he will take vengeance on his enemies and make atonement for his land and people. New Living Translation “Rejoice with him, you heavens, and let all of God’s angels worship him. Rejoice with his people, you Gentiles, and let all the angels be strengthened in him. For he will avenge the blood of his children; he will take revenge against his enemies. He will repay those who hate him and cleanse his people’s land.” English Standard Version “Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people’s land.” Berean Standard Bible Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. Berean Literal Bible Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him., Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for the blood of His children He will avenge, and vengeance He will return on His adversaries and He will repay those who hate Him, and He will provide atonement for His land—His people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. World English Bible Rejoice, you nations, with his people, for he will avenge the blood of his servants. He will take vengeance on his adversaries, and will make atonement for his land and for his people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSing, O nations, [with] His people, "" For He avenges the blood of His servants, "" And He turns back vengeance on His adversaries, "" And has pardoned His land [and] His people.” Berean Literal Bible Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him., Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for the blood of His children He will avenge, and vengeance He will return on His adversaries and He will repay those who hate Him, and He will provide atonement for His land—His people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise his people, ye nations, for he will revenge the blood of his servants: and will render vengeance to their enemies, and he will be merciful to the land of his people. Catholic Public Domain Version You nations, praise his people! For he will avenge the blood of his servants. And he will distribute vengeance to their enemies. And he will be merciful to the land of his people.” New American Bible Exult with him, you heavens, bow to him, all you divine beings! For he will avenge the blood of his servants, take vengeance on his foes; He will requite those who hate him, and purge his people’s land. New Revised Standard Version Praise, O heavens, his people, worship him, all you gods! For he will avenge the blood of his children, and take vengeance on his adversaries; he will repay those who hate him, and cleanse the land for his people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore praise his people, O you nations; for the blood of his servants shall be avenged, and he will take vengeance upon his adversaries, and will give absolution to his land and to his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore sing, oh nations, his people, because the blood of his Servants is rewarded and he returns a reward to his haters and he atones for his Earth and for his people.’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sing aloud, O ye nations, of His people; For He doth avenge the blood of His servants, And doth render vengeance to His adversaries, And doth make expiation for the land of His people. Brenton Septuagint Translation Rejoice, ye heavens, with him, and let all the angels of God worship him; rejoice ye Gentiles, with his people, and let all the sons of God strengthen themselves in him; for he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will render vengeance, and recompense justice to his enemies, and will reward them that hate him; and the Lord shall purge the land of his people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…42I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh—the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” 43Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. 44Then Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.… Cross References Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Hebrews 1:6 And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” Revelation 12:12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.” Psalm 148:1-2 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; Romans 15:10 Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” Isaiah 11:10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. Psalm 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! for He will avenge the blood of His children. Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” Psalm 79:10 Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants. 2 Kings 9:7 And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; Nahum 1:2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. He will cleanse His land and His people. Numbers 35:33-34 Do not pollute the land where you live, for bloodshed pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which the blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it. / Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell. For I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites.” Leviticus 16:30 because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD. Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Revelation 19:1-2 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” Treasury of Scripture Rejoice, O you nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful to his land, and to his people. Rejoice. Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. 1 Kings 8:43 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name. Psalm 22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. avenge Deuteronomy 32:32 For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter: Job 13:24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? Jeremiah 13:14 And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. render Deuteronomy 32:41 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. will be Psalm 85:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Jump to Previous Adversaries Aloud Atone Avenge Avenges Avengeth Blood Enemies Expiation Haters Joy Makes Maketh Merciful Nations Pardoned Payment Praise Punishment Rejoice Render Rendereth Servants Shout Sin Sing Turneth VengeanceJump to Next Adversaries Aloud Atone Avenge Avenges Avengeth Blood Enemies Expiation Haters Joy Makes Maketh Merciful Nations Pardoned Payment Praise Punishment Rejoice Render Rendereth Servants Shout Sin Sing Turneth VengeanceDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. This phrase calls for a cosmic celebration, indicating that the events described have universal significance. The heavens and angels are often depicted in Scripture as witnesses to God's actions (Job 38:7, Psalm 148:2). The call for angels to worship aligns with Hebrews 1:6, which speaks of angels worshiping Christ, suggesting a messianic interpretation. This reflects the divine authority and majesty of God, who is worthy of worship from all creation. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering his final song to the Israelites before his death. 2. Heavens and Angels Spiritual beings called to rejoice and worship God, highlighting the cosmic scope of God's justice and glory. 3. Nations Refers to the Gentiles, indicating that God's plan and justice extend beyond Israel to all peoples. 4. God's Children The Israelites, whom God promises to avenge and protect. 5. Adversaries Those who oppose God and His people, against whom God will execute judgment. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipGod's glory and justice are reasons for all creation, including spiritual beings and nations, to worship Him. This calls us to recognize the universal scope of God's sovereignty. God's Justice and Vengeance God promises to avenge His people and execute justice on His adversaries. This assures believers of God's protection and the eventual triumph of righteousness. Inclusion of the Nations The call for nations to rejoice with God's people foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, encouraging us to embrace unity and diversity in the body of Christ. Cleansing and Restoration God's promise to cleanse His land and people points to His ongoing work of sanctification. Believers are called to pursue holiness and trust in God's purifying work. Hope in God's Faithfulness The assurance of God's vengeance and cleansing provides hope and encouragement for believers facing persecution or injustice, reminding us of God's ultimate faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:43?2. How does Deuteronomy 32:43 emphasize God's justice and vengeance on His adversaries? 3. What role do the nations play in Deuteronomy 32:43's call to rejoice? 4. How does Deuteronomy 32:43 connect to God's covenant promises throughout Scripture? 5. How can believers today rejoice in God's justice as seen in Deuteronomy 32:43? 6. In what ways does Deuteronomy 32:43 encourage us to trust God's righteous judgment? 7. How does Deuteronomy 32:43 reflect God's justice and mercy? 8. What is the significance of nations rejoicing in Deuteronomy 32:43? 9. How does Deuteronomy 32:43 relate to the concept of divine vengeance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32? 11. How does Daniel 10's portrayal of angelic warfare align or conflict with other Old Testament depictions of angels and demons? 12. Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy? 13. In Deuteronomy 32:8, how do we reconcile the phrase 'sons of God' or 'sons of Israel' with other ancient texts, and why do historical records not clarify this discrepancy? 14. Is Psalm 82:6's claim 'You are gods' evidence of polytheism creeping into ancient Israel's beliefs? What Does Deuteronomy 32:43 Mean Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him.The song of Moses ends with a call for all creation beyond earth to celebrate God’s triumph. • Heaven’s rejoicing underscores that God’s actions on earth display His glory to the unseen realm (Psalm 148:1-2; Luke 2:13-14). • Hebrews 1:6 cites this line to show that angels worship the exalted Christ, affirming His deity and supremacy. • The invitation is “with Him,” centering the praise on God Himself, not merely on His gifts. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; Earth now echoes heaven’s joy, inviting every ethnic group to join Israel in praise. • Romans 15:10 applies this phrase to the gospel era, proving that Gentile blessing was always God’s plan (Genesis 12:3). • When God’s people thrive, the nations are meant to recognize His goodness and rejoice (Psalm 67:3-4). • This anticipates the multi-ethnic worship scene of Revelation 7:9-10, showing the missionary heartbeat of the Old Testament. for He will avenge the blood of His children. Joy rests on the certainty that God judges injustice. • The martyrs’ cry, “How long?” (Revelation 6:10), is answered here: God will not overlook spilled innocent blood (Psalm 9:12). • Earlier in the song He promised, “Vengeance is Mine” (Deuteronomy 32:35); this verse affirms He will keep that promise. • Christ’s words about God bringing justice “speedily” (Luke 18:7-8) parallel this assurance. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; God’s retribution is personal and precise. • Romans 12:19 urges believers to leave vengeance to God, confident He will repay. • The final reckoning described in 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 and Revelation 19:11-21 displays this repayment on a global scale. • Isaiah 59:17-18 shows that divine vengeance is part of His righteousness, not a flaw in His character. He will cleanse His land and His people. Judgment is never God’s last word; purification and renewal follow. • Ezekiel 36:25-28 promises a cleansing water and a new heart for Israel, matching the hope here. • Zechariah 13:1 pictures a fountain opened “to cleanse them from sin and impurity,” tying directly to this promise. • Joel 3:21 and Revelation 21:3-5 affirm that God will dwell with a purified people in a restored creation. summary Deuteronomy 32:43 calls heaven, earth, angels, and nations into a chorus of praise because God’s righteousness will prevail. He rescues His children, punishes evil, and restores both land and people. The verse reaches from Moses’ day to the cross, the church age, and the final consummation, assuring every believer that justice, joy, and renewal are certain in the faithful hands of the LORD. (43) Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people.[9]--This is cited by St. Paul to show that the Gentiles must also "glorify God for His mercy" in sending Jesus Christ. But it is not wholly fulfilled yet. "If the fall of God's people was the wealth of the world . . . what will the receiving of them be. but life from the dead?" (See Romans 11:12; Romans 11:15; Romans 15:10.)[9] The LXX. have a longer version of this verse, "Rejoice, ye heavens, with Him, and let all the angels of God worship Him (Hebrews 1:7); Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people, and let all the sons of God be strong in Him; for," &c. And will be merciful unto.--Literally, will reconcile or make atonement for His land, the land of His people, or for the land of His people. He will cleanse, forgive, and be merciful to it. The very last words speak of local restoration of the land to the people, and the people to the land. Of no other land has He said "The land is mine" "Israel" alone is called His "firstborn." . . . Verse 43. - "As this song commenced with an appeal to heaven and earth to give glory to the Lord (vers. 1-3), so it very suitably closes with an appeal to the heathen to rejoice with his people on account of the acts of the Lord" (Keil). Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people. The Authorized Version here follows the LXX., εὐφράνθητε ἔθνη μετὰ τοῦ λαοῦ αὐτοῦ, and so St. Paul cites the passage in Romans 15:10. The Jewish interpreters generally render, Praise his people, O nations; and this several Christian interpreters adopt. But as Rosenmüller remarks, it is the Divine righteousness manifested in the vindication of his people from their enemies that is to be celebrated, and not the people themselves, as what follows shows. Here as elsewhere the nations and the people are in contrast. and let all God’s angels worship Him.] [and repay those who hate Him]; |
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