Deuteronomy 32:30 nasb — "How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had…

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""How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had given them up?"

— Deuteronomy 32:30, NASB

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

27

Had I not feared the provocation by the enemy, That their adversaries would misjudge, That they would say, "Our hand is triumphant, And the LORD has not done all this."'

28

"For they are a nation lacking in counsel, And there is no understanding in them.

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"Would that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their future!

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"How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had given them up?

31

"Indeed their rock is not like our Rock, Even our enemies themselves judge this.

32

"For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter.

33

"Their wine is the venom of serpents, And the deadly poison of cobras.

Deuteronomy 32:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:30 say?
Deuteronomy 32:30 in the NASB reads: “"How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had given them up?”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:30 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 30.
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 32:30.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:30 in?
Deuteronomy 32:30 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 32:30?
Deuteronomy 32:30 reads (NASB): “"How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had given them up?” 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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