Deuteronomy 32:41

41 when I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and repay those who hate me.

Deuteronomy 32:41 in Other Translations

KJV
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.
ESV
41 if I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and will repay those who hate me.
NLT
41 when I sharpen my flashing sword and begin to carry out justice, I will take revenge on my enemies and repay those who reject me.
MSG
41 When I sharpen my lightning sword and execute judgment, I take vengeance on my enemies and pay back those who hate me.
CSB
41 when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand takes hold of judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.

Deuteronomy 32:41 In-Context

39 “See now that I myself am he! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand.
40 I lift my hand to heaven and solemnly swear: As surely as I live forever,
41 when I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and repay those who hate me.
42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood, while my sword devours flesh: the blood of the slain and the captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”
43 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.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Judges 7:20; Psalms 7:12; Psalms 45:3; Isaiah 27:1; Isaiah 34:6; Isaiah 66:16; Jeremiah 12:12; Ezekiel 21:9-10
  • 2. ver 35; Psalms 149:7; Jeremiah 46:10; Nahum 1:2
  • 3. Psalms 137:8; Jeremiah 25:14; Jeremiah 50:29; Jeremiah 51:24,56
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