What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:35? Vengeance is Mine God begins by staking an exclusive claim to vengeance, reminding us that ultimate justice belongs to Him alone. • Psalm 94:1 calls the LORD “the God of vengeance,” reinforcing that He alone has the wisdom and purity to judge righteously. • Romans 12:19 echoes, “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves… for it is written: ‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.’ ” The New Testament invites believers to trust this truth rather than retaliate. • Nahum 1:2 portrays the LORD as “a jealous and avenging God,” assuring us that no wrongdoing escapes His notice. I will repay The promise moves from ownership of vengeance to a personal commitment: God Himself will settle every account. • Hebrews 10:30 repeats this line verbatim, adding weight to its certainty. • 2 Thessalonians 1:6 affirms that “God is just: He will repay with affliction those who afflict you,” assuring persecuted believers that retribution is not forgotten. • Proverbs 20:22 urges, “Do not say, ‘I will avenge this evil!’ Wait on the LORD, and He will deliver you,” encouraging patient faith. In due time their foot will slip Judgment may seem delayed, but divine timing is perfect. The imagery of a foot slipping conveys sudden, unavoidable ruin. • Psalm 73:18-19 speaks of the arrogant: “You set them on slippery ground… they are utterly swept away,” illustrating how quickly security can vanish. • 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns, “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall,” applying the principle to every generation. • Psalm 37:23-24 reassures the righteous that even if they stumble, the LORD upholds them—contrasting the fate of the wicked. Their day of disaster is near God fixes a specific “day” for reckoning; it is nearer than the unrepentant realize. • Obadiah 1:15 declares, “The day of the LORD is near for all nations,” broadening the scope to universal judgment. • Isaiah 13:6 cries, “Wail, for the day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.” • James 5:9 reminds complainers and oppressors, “The Judge is standing at the door,” underscoring the nearness of accountability. Their doom is coming quickly The final phrase presses the urgency. Though God may appear patient, when judgment arrives it is swift. • 2 Peter 2:1-3 warns that false teachers’ “destruction will not be delayed,” mirroring the speed implied here. • Revelation 22:12 records Jesus saying, “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me,” linking quick recompense with His return. • Zephaniah 1:14 proclaims, “The great day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly,” echoing the cadence of Deuteronomy 32:35. summary Deuteronomy 32:35 assures us that God alone owns vengeance, personally guarantees repayment, times judgment perfectly, and will execute it swiftly when the appointed moment arrives. This brings comfort to the faithful, motivation to forsake personal retaliation, and a sober warning to anyone presuming upon God’s patience. |
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