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Rejoice, you nations, [with] his people: For he will avenge the blood of his servants, Will render vengeance to his adversaries, Will make expiation for his land, for his people.

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A Prophecy of Unity

Commentators overwhelmingly see this verse as a prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament. The call for 'nations' (Gentiles) to rejoice with God's people (Israel) is quoted by the Apostle Paul in Romans 15:10. It points to God's ultimate plan to unite both Jews and Gentiles into one body of believers through the mercy of Jesus Christ.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 32:43

18th Century

Theologian

Rejoice, O you nations, with His people - Some prefer the marginal rendering.

In this profound passage, there is foreshadowe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:43

19th Century

Bishop

Rejoice, O you nations, with his people.—This is cited by Paul to show that the Gentiles must also glorify God for Hi…

Charles Spurgeon

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

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 32:43

16th Century

Theologian

Rejoice, O you nations, with his people. The appositive reading, which some prefer, “Praise him, O nations, His people,” supplying the wor…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:43

17th Century

Pastor

Rejoice, O you nations, [with] his people
Or, "rejoice, you nations", who are "his" people; so Kimchi and Ben Melech…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:39–43

17th Century

Minister

This conclusion of the song speaks:

  1. Glory to God. No escape can be made from His power.
  2. It speaks terror to His enemies. Terr…

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