Deuteronomy 32:23 cpdv — I will heap evils upon them, and I will expend my arrows among them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I will heap evils upon them, and I will expend my arrows among them. "

— Deuteronomy 32:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

20

And he said: ‘I will hide my face from them, and I will consider their very end. For this is a perverse generation, and they are unfaithful sons.

21

They have provoked me with that which was not God, and they have angered me with their emptiness. And so, I will provoke them with that which is not a people, and I will anger them with a foolish nation.

22

A fire has been kindled in my fury, and it will burn even to the deepest Hell, and it will devour the earth with its produce, and it will burn the foundations of the mountains.

23

I will heap evils upon them, and I will expend my arrows among them.

24

They will be consumed by famine, and birds with a very bitter bite will devour them. I will send forth the teeth of wild beasts among them, along with the fury of creatures that scurry across the ground, and of serpents.

25

Outside, the sword will devastate them; and inside, there will be dread, as much for the young man as for the maiden, and as much for the newborn as for the old man.

26

I said: Where are they? I will cause their memory to cease from among men.

Deuteronomy 32:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:23 say?
Deuteronomy 32:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I will heap evils upon them, and I will expend my arrows among them. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 23.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 32:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:23 in?
Deuteronomy 32:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 32:23?
Deuteronomy 32:23 reads (CPDV): “I will heap evils upon them, and I will expend my arrows among them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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