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When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, When he separated the children of men, He set the bounds of the peoples According to the number of the children of Israel.

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God's Sovereign Blueprint

Commentators agree that this verse reveals God's sovereign control over history. The division of all nations and the setting of their borders was not a random process. It was a deliberate act by "the Most High," who providentially arranged the world according to His divine plan, an event many scholars link to the dispersion at Babel.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:8–9

19th Century

Bishop

Compare to Deuteronomy 21:16.

“When the Most High made nations to inherit,
When He parted the sons of Adam,
He set the bounds of…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 32:7–8

19th Century

Preacher

Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you. W…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:8

17th Century

Pastor

When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance ,
&c.] In the times of Noah and his sons, in the days of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:7–14

17th Century

Minister

Moses gives particular instances of God's kindness and concern for them. The eagle's care for her young is a beautiful emblem of Christ's love, who…