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Deuteronomy 32

Deuteronomy 32:29

The Song of Moses · Deuteronomy 32:1–47
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Translations

Modern
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
Traditional
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Literal
If only they were wise, that they understood this, they would consider their latter end!
Latin
Utinam saperent, et intelligerent, ac novissima providerent.

Original

Hebrew
English
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Notes

Deuteronomy 32:29

their fate (literally their latter end): God had not made a final decision on Israel's future. This statement expresses what would happen if Israel kept rebelling.

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

Parallels

Revelation 15:1–4

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Song of Moses

Topics

Arrows of God's Judgment Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Backsliders: Promises To Blindness: Spiritual Death: Preparation For Death: Scenes of Death of Moses God: Mercy of Instruction in Religion Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Natural Life: Shortness of, should Lead to Spiritual Improvement Psalms: Didactic Songs Composed by Moses, Celebrating the Providence, Righteousness Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To War: God In Wicked (People): Love For Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to