Deuteronomy 32:9 web — For Yahweh's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

World English Bible

"For Yahweh's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance."

— Deuteronomy 32:9, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

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Do you thus requite Yahweh, foolish people and unwise? Isn't 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 many generations. Ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you.

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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 Yahweh's portion is his people. Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.

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He found him in a desert land, in the waste howling wilderness. He surrounded him. He cared for him. He kept him as the apple of his eye.

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As an eagle that stirs up her nest, that flutters over her young, he spread abroad his wings, he took them, he bore them on his feathers.

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Yahweh alone led him. 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 World English Bible reads: “For Yahweh'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 (WEB): “For Yahweh'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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