34. Is not this laid up in store with me The thought designed to be expressed is, that God’s time for punishment is decided upon, but not yet revealed. It is hidden in his treasure-chambers, for so the words translated treasures in our version might better be rendered. read more
35. To me belongeth vengeance, and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time More literally, vengeance and retribution is mine when their foot shall shake. “The shaking of the foot is a figure representing the commencement of a fall or of stumbling.” Keil. Comp. Psalms 38:16; Psalms 94:18. The first part of this verse is quoted in Romans 12:19, and Hebrews 10:30. It is to be impressed upon the nation that when disasters come to them they are not fortuitous, but inflicted by... read more
36. For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants Jehovah will judge will administer justice to his people and yet he will have compassion on them, for the expression rendered repent himself is better translated have compassion upon. read more
37. Where are their gods Here Jehovah is represented as showing his people the folly of idol-worship, the helplessness of the false gods. read more
38. Let them rise up Comp. Jeremiah 2:28: “But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? Let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of the trouble.” Men need divine protection. It is natural for them to look to those they have worshipped for help. read more
39. I, even I, am he The original is very emphatic from its brevity I, I, he. Jehovah will reveal himself with power. read more
40. I live forever The formula of an oath was, “The Lord liveth.” Comp. Numbers 14:21; 1 Samuel 14:39; Jeremiah 5:2. read more
41. I will render vengeance As the divine Ruler Jehovah will administer justice. His enemies will be surely punished. Retribution will come upon the ungodly. read more
42. From the beginning of revenges upon the enemy The translation in our Authorized Version is manifestly incorrect. From the heads of the leaders of the enemy is a literal translation. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:33
33. Their wine is the poison of dragons The wine that this vine of Sodom bears is as the poison of deadly serpents. The figures employed suggest that the nation will become utterly corrupt. The chosen people of God will deserve to perish as the inhabitants of Sodom. read more