Deuteronomy 32:6 nasb — "Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and…

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""Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you."

— Deuteronomy 32:6, NASB

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

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"For I proclaim the name of the LORD; Ascribe greatness to our God!

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"The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.

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"They have acted corruptly toward Him, They are not His children, because of their defect; But are a perverse and crooked generation.

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"Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.

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"Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you.

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"When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When He separated the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples According to the number of the sons of Israel.

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"For the LORD'S portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance.

Deuteronomy 32:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:6 say?
Deuteronomy 32:6 in the NASB reads: “"Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 6.
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 32:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:6 in?
Deuteronomy 32:6 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 32:6?
Deuteronomy 32:6 reads (NASB): “"Do you thus repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.” 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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