Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “See now that I myself am he! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of my hand. New Living Translation Look now; I myself am he! There is no other god but me! I am the one who kills and gives life; I am the one who wounds and heals; no one can be rescued from my powerful hand! English Standard Version “‘See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand. Berean Standard Bible See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Berean Literal Bible See now that I—I am He—and there is no God besides Me; I kill and I give life, I wound and I heal, and from My hand none can deliver. King James Bible See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. New King James Version ‘Now see that I, even I, am He, And there is no God besides Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; Nor is there any who can deliver from My hand. New American Standard Bible ‘See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can save anyone from My hand. NASB 1995 ‘See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. NASB 1977 ‘See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded, and it is I who heal; And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Legacy Standard Bible See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded, and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Amplified Bible ‘See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and I who give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from [the power of] My hand. Berean Annotated Bible See now that I am He; there is no God {Elohim} besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Christian Standard Bible See now that I alone am he; there is no God but me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal. No one can rescue anyone from my power. Holman Christian Standard Bible See now that I alone am He; there is no God but Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal. No one can rescue anyone from My hand. American Standard Version See now that I, even I, am he, And there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; And there is none that can deliver out of my hand. Contemporary English Version Don't you understand? I am the only God; there are no others. I am the one who takes life and gives it again. I punished you with suffering. But now I will heal you, and nothing can stop me! English Revised Version See now that I, even I, am he, And there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I have wounded, and I heal: And there is none that can deliver out of my hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation See, I am the only God. There are no others. I kill, and I make alive. I wound, and I heal, and no one can rescue you from my power. Good News Translation "'I, and I alone, am God; no other god is real. I kill and I give life, I wound and I heal, and no one can oppose what I do. International Standard Version "Look now! I AM, and there is no other god besides me. I myself cause death and I sustain life; I wound severely and I also heal; from my power no one can deliver. NET Bible "See now that I, indeed I, am he!" says the LORD, "and there is no other god besides me. I kill and give life, I smash and I heal, and none can resist my power. New Heart English Bible "See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god besides me. I kill, and I make alive. I wound, and I heal; and there is no one who can deliver out of my hand. Webster's Bible Translation See now that I, even I am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSee now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. World English Bible “See now that I myself am he. There is no god with me. I kill and I make alive. I wound and I heal. There is no one who can deliver out of my hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSee, now, that I [am] He, "" And there is no god besides Me; I put to death and I keep alive; I have struck and I heal; And there is not a deliverer from My hand, Berean Literal Bible See now that I—I am He—and there is no God besides Me; I kill and I give life, I wound and I heal, and from My hand none can deliver. Young's Literal Translation See ye, now, that I -- I am He, And there is no god with Me: I put to death, and I keep alive; I have smitten, and I heal; And there is not from My hand a deliverer, Smith's Literal Translation See ye now, that I, I am he, And no God with me: I will kill, and I will preserve alive; I struck through and through, and I will heal; And none takes away out of my hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSee ye that I alone am, and there is no other God besides me: I will kill and I will make to live: I will strike, and I will heal, and there is none that can deliver out of my hand. Catholic Public Domain Version See that I am alone, and there is no other god beside me. I will kill, and I will cause to live. I will strike, and I will heal. And there is no one who is able to rescue from my hand. New American Bible See now that I, I alone, am he, and there is no god besides me. It is I who bring both death and life, I who inflict wounds and heal them, and from my hand no one can deliver. New Revised Standard Version See now that I, even I, am he; there is no god besides me. I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and no one can deliver from my hand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSee now that I. even I. am he, and there is no god besides me; I cause men to die, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; and there is none that can escape out of my hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated See, therefore, that I AM The Living God, and there is no God apart from me; I am putting to death and I am making alive; I am striking and I am healing, and there is none who escapes from my hands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917See now that I, even I, am He, And there is no god with Me; I kill, and I make alive; I have wounded, and I heal; And there is none that can deliver out of My hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, behold that I am he, and there is no god beside me: I kill, and I will make to live: I will smite, and I will heal; and there is none who shall deliver out of my hands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…38which ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up and help you; let them give you shelter! 39See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. 40For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever,… Cross References See now that I am He; Isaiah 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. Isaiah 41:4 Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.” Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. there is no God besides Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, Isaiah 44:6 Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. 2 Samuel 7:22 How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. I bring death and I give life; 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. John 5:21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. I wound and I heal, Job 5:18 For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Isaiah 43:13 Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” 2 Kings 5:7 When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and asked, “Am I God, killing and giving life, that this man expects me to cure a leper? Surely you can see that he is seeking a quarrel with me!” Psalm 68:20 Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death. Treasury of Scripture See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. I, even I Psalm 102:27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. Isaiah 41:4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. Isaiah 45:5,18,22 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: … no god Deuteronomy 4:35 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him. Isaiah 45:5,18,22 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: … I kill 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up. 2 Kings 5:7 And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. Job 5:18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. neither Job 10:7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand. Psalm 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Isaiah 43:13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? Jump to Previous Alive Besides Death Deliver Hand Heal Kill Life Making Wound Wounded WoundingJump to Next Alive Besides Death Deliver Hand Heal Kill Life Making Wound Wounded WoundingDeuteronomy 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 See now that I am He; This phrase emphasizes the self-revelation of God, asserting His identity and sovereignty. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a song that serves as a witness against Israel for their future rebellion. The phrase "I am He" echoes God's self-identification in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. This declaration calls the Israelites to recognize and acknowledge God's unique identity and authority. there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe speaker of the song in Deuteronomy 32, Moses is delivering God's message to the Israelites before his death. 2. Israelites The audience of Moses' song, they are reminded of God's sovereignty and power. 3. God (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, declaring His unique sovereignty and power over life and death. 4. Promised Land The context of the Israelites' journey, as they are on the brink of entering the land promised to their ancestors. 5. Mount Nebo The location where Moses delivers this message, as he views the Promised Land from a distance. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God alone has ultimate authority over life and death. This should lead to a deep trust in His plans and purposes. Exclusive Worship Acknowledge that there is no other god besides Yahweh. This calls for exclusive devotion and worship of the one true God. Divine Power Understand that God has the power to wound and to heal. In times of suffering or illness, seek His healing and trust in His wisdom. Security in God Take comfort in the fact that no one can deliver from God's hand. Believers are secure in His grasp, and nothing can separate them from His love. Response to God's Authority Reflect on how to live in response to God's authority over life and death. This includes living a life of obedience and reverence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:39?2. How does Deuteronomy 32:39 affirm God's sovereignty over life and death? 3. What does "I am He" reveal about God's identity and uniqueness? 4. How can we trust God's control in our personal struggles and challenges? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 32:39 with Isaiah 45:5 on God's exclusivity and power. 6. How should God's sovereignty in Deuteronomy 32:39 influence our daily decision-making? 7. How does Deuteronomy 32:39 affirm God's sovereignty over life and death? 8. What does Deuteronomy 32:39 reveal about God's power compared to other deities? 9. How does Deuteronomy 32:39 challenge the belief in human autonomy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32? 11. How does Deuteronomy 32:39’s portrayal of God as both life-giver and destroyer align or conflict with other biblical texts that emphasize only God’s benevolence? 12. Why do human-engineered viruses challenge the idea of divine disease control? 13. Is God in control of death? 14. (Exodus 11) How could a just and loving God sanction the killing of innocent children for Pharaoh’s stubbornness? What Does Deuteronomy 32:39 Mean See now that I am He- Moses invites the people to look with spiritual eyes and recognize God’s personal revelation. - The phrase “See now” is an urgent call to attention, echoing similar appeals such as “Turn to Me and be saved” (Isaiah 45:22). - God speaks in the first person—“I am He”—underscoring a direct, relational encounter much like Jesus’ declaration, “before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58). - Takeaways: • God is not distant; He reveals Himself. • Recognition of Him is the starting point of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). There is no God besides Me - This is a clear affirmation of exclusive monotheism, reaffirming the Shema: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4). - Isaiah frequently echoes the same truth: “I am the first and I am the last; there is no God but Me” (Isaiah 44:6). - New Testament writers agree: “There is no God but one” (1 Corinthians 8:4). - Because God stands alone, all allegiance, worship, and obedience rightly belong to Him. I bring death and I give life - God’s sovereignty stretches over the full spectrum of human existence. Hannah prayed, “The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up” (1 Samuel 2:6). - Job confessed, “The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away” (Job 1:21). - Even Jesus affirmed that life and judgment rest with the Father (John 5:21). - Practical implications: • Life is sacred because it is God-given. • Death is not outside God’s control; He remains Lord even there (Revelation 1:18). I wound and I heal - God’s actions include discipline and restoration. Hosea called the people to return: “He has torn us, but He will heal us” (Hosea 6:1-2). - Job’s friend rightly observed, “For He wounds, but He also binds up; He injures, but His hands also heal” (Job 5:18). - New Covenant teaching mirrors this: the Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). - Encouragements: • Wounding is never arbitrary; it aims at repentance and growth. • Healing is certain for those who return to Him (Psalm 147:3). There is no one who can deliver from My hand - God’s power is irresistible. He claims, “From eternity I am He; none can deliver out of My hand” (Isaiah 43:13). - Nebuchadnezzar learned the same: “No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” (Daniel 4:35). - Jesus applies this security to believers: “No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (John 10:29). - Comfort and caution flow from this truth: • Comfort—nothing can thwart His saving purposes (Romans 8:38-39). • Caution—no one escapes His just judgment (Hebrews 10:31). summary Deuteronomy 32:39 presents a sweeping portrait of the LORD’s unrivaled identity and authority. He alone is God; He alone controls life, death, discipline, and restoration; and His hand is unassailable. Recognizing these truths fuels reverent worship, confident trust, and humble submission to the One who holds all things in His sovereign grasp. (39) I, even I, am he, and there is no God with me.--There are many very similar passages in Isaiah 41-46; but none of them exactly reproduces this sentence.I kill, and I make alive.--This was repeated by Hannah in her song, "The Lord killeth and maketh alive" (1Samuel 2:6). Comp. also Isaiah 43:13, "Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand." Verse 39. - See now that I am, even I am he. The Hebrew is more expressive, See now that I, I am; LXX., ἴδετε ἴδετε ὅτι ἐγώ εἰμι (cf. Isaiah 41:4; Isaiah 48:12; John 8:24 18:5). Their own experience of the utter impotency of these idol-gods to help them or to protect themselves flora the stroke of the Almighty was enough to convince them that they were no gods, and that he alone was to be feared and worshipped.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Seeרְא֣וּ ׀ (rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see now עַתָּ֗ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am He; ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are there is no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative besides Me. עִמָּדִ֑י (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, I אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I bring death אָמִ֣ית (’ā·mîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and I give life; וַאֲחַיֶּ֗ה (wa·’ă·ḥay·yeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive I wound מָחַ֙צְתִּי֙ (mā·ḥaṣ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4272: To dash asunder, to crush, smash, violently plunge, to subdue, destroy and I אֲנִ֧י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I heal, אֶרְפָּ֔א (’er·pā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure and [there is] no one וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle who can deliver מַצִּֽיל׃ (maṣ·ṣîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from My hand. מִיָּדִ֖י (mî·yā·ḏî) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links Deuteronomy 32:39 NIVDeuteronomy 32:39 NLT Deuteronomy 32:39 ESV Deuteronomy 32:39 NASB Deuteronomy 32:39 KJV Deuteronomy 32:39 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:39 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:39 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:39 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:39 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I even (Deut. 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