Deuteronomy 32:25 kjva — The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man o…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs."

— Deuteronomy 32:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

22

For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

23

I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.

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They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust.

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The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.

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I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:

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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.

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For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them.

Deuteronomy 32:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:25 say?
Deuteronomy 32:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:25 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 25.
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 32:25.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:25 in?
Deuteronomy 32:25 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 32:25?
Deuteronomy 32:25 reads (KJVA): “The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.” 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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