Deuteronomy 32:9 asv — For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

American Standard Version

"For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. "

— Deuteronomy 32:9, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

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Do ye thus requite Jehovah, O foolish people and unwise? Is not he thy father that hath bought thee? He hath made thee, and established thee.

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Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations: Ask thy father, and he will show thee; Thine elders, and they will tell thee.

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When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance, When he separated the children of men, He set the bounds of the peoples According to the number of the children of Israel.

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For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

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He found him in a desert land, And in the waste howling wilderness; He compassed him about, he cared for him, He kept him as the apple of his eye.

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As an eagle that stirreth up her nest, That fluttereth over her young, He spread abroad his wings, he took them, He bare them on his pinions.

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Jehovah alone did lead him, And there was no foreign god with him.

Deuteronomy 32:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:9 say?
Deuteronomy 32:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 9.
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 32:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:9 in?
Deuteronomy 32:9 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 32:9?
Deuteronomy 32:9 reads (ASV): “For Jehovah’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. ” 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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