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God's Guaranteed Judgment
Commentators explain that this verse is part of a divine oath where God swears by His own eternal existence. The phrase 'If I whet my sword' does not imply uncertainty. Scholar John Calvin clarifies it should be understood as 'When I whet my sword,' signifying that when God decides to act, His judgment is definite and certain. His apparent delay does not mean He is powerless or has forgotten.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 32:1–42
18th Century
Theologian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 32:40–41
19th Century
Bishop
For I lift up my hand. —This is the form of taking an oath. () The two verses may be connected as follows: “For I lift up my h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 32:39–43
19th Century
Preacher
See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver …
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 32:41
16th Century
Theologian
If I whet my glittering sword. The conditional particle does not leave the matter doubtful or in suspense but should be understood as an a…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 32:41
17th Century
Pastor
If I whet my glittering sword
That is, I will do it as sure as I live, if I do not, be it so and so; what that is is not said,…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 32:39–43
17th Century
Minister
This conclusion of the song speaks:
- Glory to God. No escape can be made from His power.
- It speaks terror to His enemies. Terr…