Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. New Living Translation Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. English Standard Version their wine is the poison of serpents and the cruel venom of asps. Berean Standard Bible Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. King James Bible Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps. New King James Version Their wine is the poison of serpents, And the cruel venom of cobras. New American Standard Bible “Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of vipers. NASB 1995 “Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of cobras. NASB 1977 “Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of cobras. Legacy Standard Bible Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of cobras. Amplified Bible “Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of vipers. Christian Standard Bible Their wine is serpents’ venom, the deadly poison of cobras. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their wine is serpents’ venom, the deadly poison of cobras.” American Standard Version Their wine is the poison of serpents, And the cruel venom of asps. Contemporary English Version their wine is more deadly than cobra venom. English Revised Version Their wine is the poison of dragons, And the cruel venom of asps. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their wine is snake venom, the deadly poison of cobras. Good News Translation like wine made from the venom of snakes. International Standard Version Their wine is the venom of serpents, a poisonous cobra. Majority Standard Bible Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. NET Bible Their wine is snakes' poison, the deadly venom of cobras. New Heart English Bible Their wine is the poison of serpents, The cruel venom of asps. Webster's Bible Translation Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps. World English Bible Their wine is the poison of serpents, the cruel venom of asps. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe poison of dragons [is] their wine "" And the fierce venom of cobras. Young's Literal Translation The poison of dragons is their wine And the fierce venom of asps. Smith's Literal Translation Their wine the wrath of dragons, And the fierce head of asps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir wine is the gall of dragons, and the venom of asps, which is incurable. Catholic Public Domain Version Their wine is the gall of snakes, and it is the incurable venom of asps. New American Bible Their wine is the venom of serpents, the cruel poison of vipers. New Revised Standard Version their wine is the poison of serpents, the cruel venom of asps. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir venom is the venom of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The venom of the Dragon is their venom and the poison of the evil asp. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the cruel poison of asps. Brenton Septuagint Translation Their wine is the rage of serpents, and the incurable rage of asps. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…32But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. 33Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras. 34“Have I not stored up these things, sealed up within My vaults?… Cross References Psalm 58:4 Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like a cobra that shuts its ears, Jeremiah 8:14 Why are we just sitting here? Gather together, let us flee to the fortified cities and perish there, for the LORD our God has doomed us. He has given us poisoned water to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. Jeremiah 9:15 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will feed this people wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink. Jeremiah 23:15 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” Job 20:16 He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him. Isaiah 59:5 They hatch the eggs of vipers and weave a spider’s web. Whoever eats their eggs will die; crack one open, and a viper is hatched. Revelation 8:11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. Revelation 9:19 For the power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; indeed, their tails were like snakes, having heads with which to inflict harm. Revelation 16:3 And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. Revelation 16:4 And the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they turned to blood. Revelation 16:6 For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” Revelation 18:3 All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” Revelation 18:23 The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” Romans 3:13 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Treasury of Scripture Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps. the poison Job 20:14-16 Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him… Psalm 58:4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; Psalm 140:3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. Jump to Previous Asps Cobras Cruel Deadly Dragons Poison Serpents Snakes Venom Vipers WineJump to Next Asps Cobras Cruel Deadly Dragons Poison Serpents Snakes Venom Vipers WineDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die Their wine is the venom of serpents This phrase uses metaphorical language to describe the corrupt and harmful nature of the actions and teachings of Israel's enemies. In biblical times, wine was often a symbol of joy and blessing (Psalm 104:15), but here it is contrasted with venom, indicating something that appears pleasant but is ultimately destructive. The imagery of serpents is significant, as serpents are often associated with deceit and danger in the Bible, beginning with the serpent in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5). This suggests that the influence of these enemies is both enticing and deadly, leading people away from God's truth. the deadly poison of cobras Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering his final song to the Israelites before his death. This song serves as a warning and a reminder of God's faithfulness and the consequences of turning away from Him. 2. Israelites The primary audience of Moses' song, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land. They are reminded of their covenant with God and the dangers of idolatry and disobedience. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter. It represents God's promise and blessing but also a place where they will face temptations and challenges. 4. Serpents and Cobras Symbolic of danger, deceit, and death. In the context of this verse, they represent the corrupting influence of idolatry and sin. 5. The Song of Moses A poetic and prophetic message that serves as both a historical recount and a future warning for the Israelites. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often appears enticing, like wine, but its true nature is deadly, like venom. Believers must be vigilant against the allure of sin and its destructive consequences. The Importance of Spiritual Discernment Just as the Israelites were warned, Christians today must discern between what is spiritually nourishing and what is poisonous. This requires a deep understanding of God's Word and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The Consequences of Idolatry Idolatry leads to spiritual death, much like the venom of serpents. Believers are called to worship God alone and avoid placing anything above Him in their lives. The Faithfulness of God Despite the warnings of judgment, God's faithfulness remains. He provides a way of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ, offering hope beyond the consequences of sin. Living in Covenant Relationship Just as the Israelites were called to live in covenant with God, Christians are called to live in a committed relationship with Him, marked by obedience and love.Verse 33. - The wine of these grapes is poison and venom. Dragons; tannin (cf. Exodus 7:9, 10). Cruel [deadly] venom of asps. The pethen, one of the most poisonous of snakes, the bite of which was immediately fatal (Kitto, 'Bibl. Cycl.,' 3:494; Smith's 'Dict.,' 1:21). These figures express the thought that Israel had utterly corrupted their way and become abominable; probably also it is intimated that, as they had imitated the impiety of the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, they deserved to perish as they did (J.H. Michaelis). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their wineיֵינָ֑ם (yê·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication is the venom חֲמַ֥ת (ḥă·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison of serpents, תַּנִּינִ֖ם (tan·nî·nim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8577: A marine, land monster, sea-serpent, jackal the deadly אַכְזָֽר׃ (’aḵ·zār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 393: Violent, deadly, brave poison וְרֹ֥אשׁ (wə·rōš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7219: A poisonous plant, the poppy, poison of cobras. פְּתָנִ֖ים (pə·ṯā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6620: (a venomous serpent) perhaps cobra Links Deuteronomy 32:33 NIVDeuteronomy 32:33 NLT Deuteronomy 32:33 ESV Deuteronomy 32:33 NASB Deuteronomy 32:33 KJV Deuteronomy 32:33 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:33 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:33 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:33 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:33 Their wine is the poison of serpents (Deut. 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