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Deuteronomy 32

Deuteronomy 32:34

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

Modern
“Have I not stored up these things, sealed up within My vaults?
Traditional
Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my treasures?
Literal
“Is not this laid up with Me, sealed up among My treasures?
Latin
Nonne hæc condita sunt apud me, et signata in thesauris meis?

Original

Hebrew
English
“Have I not stored up these things, sealed up within My vaults?

Notes

Deuteronomy 32:34

Metaphorically, My vaults refers to a storage place. It pictures God as a divine warrior (a king who fights for his people). In this image, God stores his weapons and tools for judgment in a treasury.

He keeps them ready until the right time to use them (see 1:30).

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 Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Instruction in Religion Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Psalms: Didactic Songs Composed by Moses, Celebrating the Providence, Righteousness Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Treasures Secured By Seals: Impressions of Set Upon Treasures Sin: Known to God