Deuteronomy 32:31

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Modern

For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede.

Traditional

For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.

Literal

For their rock is not like our Rock, and our enemies themselves are judges.

Latin

Non enim est Deus noster ut dii eorum: et inimici nostri sunt judices.

Original

Hebrew

English

For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede.

Notes

Deuteronomy 32:31

their rock: In this sarcastic comparison, Moses contrasts the pagan gods with the Lord, the God of Israel. The word rock refers to a place of safety and strength.

The false gods of the nations were not truly strong or able to save. In comparison, the Lord alone is powerful and faithful. The pagan gods fall far short of him.

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.

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