Key Verse Spotlight
Deuteronomy 32:27 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, {and} lest they should say, Our hand {is} high, and the LORD hath not done all this. {Our...: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done}”
Deuteronomy 32:27
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling {also} with the man of gray hairs. {within: Heb. from the chambers} {destroy: Heb. bereave}
I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:
Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, {and} lest they should say, Our hand {is} high, and the LORD hath not done all this. {Our...: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done}
For they {are} a nation void of counsel, neither {is there any} understanding in them.
O that they were wise, {that} they understood this, {that} they would consider their latter end!
Get Personalized Biblical Guidance
Save your favorite verses, get AI-powered insights tailored to your life, and discover related scripture for your spiritual journey.
Create Free Account Explore TopicsFrom This Chapter
Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.
Bible Guided provides faith-based guidance and should complement, not replace, professional therapeutic support.