Deuteronomy 32:40 bbe — For lifting up my hand to heaven I say, By my unending life,

Bible in Basic English

"For lifting up my hand to heaven I say, By my unending life,"

— Deuteronomy 32:40, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

37

And he will say, Where are their gods, the rock in which they put their faith?

38

Who took the fat of their offerings, and the wine of their drink offering? Let them now come to your help, let them be your salvation.

39

See now, I myself am he; there is no other god but me: giver of death and life, wounding and making well: and no one has power to make you free from my hand.

40

For lifting up my hand to heaven I say, By my unending life,

41

If I make sharp my shining sword, and my hand is outstretched for judging, I will give punishment to those who are against me, and their right reward to my haters.

42

I will make my arrows red with blood, my sword will be feasting on flesh, with the blood of the dead and the prisoners, of the long-haired heads of my haters.

43

Be glad, O you his people, over the nations; for he will take payment for the blood of his servants, and will give punishment to his haters, and take away the sin of his land, for his people.

Deuteronomy 32:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:40 say?
Deuteronomy 32:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For lifting up my hand to heaven I say, By my unending life,”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:40 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 40.
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 32:40.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:40 in?
Deuteronomy 32:40 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 32:40?
Deuteronomy 32:40 reads (BBE): “For lifting up my hand to heaven I say, By my unending life,” 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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