Deuteronomy 32:33
Deuteronomy 32:33 in Multiple Translations
Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras.
Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.
Their wine is the poison of serpents, And the cruel venom of asps.
Their wine is the poison of dragons, the cruel poison of snakes.
Their wine is the poison of serpents, deadly snake venom.
Their wine is the poyson of dragons, and the cruel gall of aspes.
The poison of dragons [is] their wine And the fierce venom of asps.
Their wine is the poison of serpents, the cruel venom of asps.
Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.
Their wine is the gall of dragons, and the venom of asps, which is incurable.
the wine from those grapes is like the poison of snakes [DOU].
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 32:33
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Deuteronomy 32:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֲמַ֥ת
תַּנִּינִ֖ם
יֵינָ֑/ם
וְ/רֹ֥אשׁ
פְּתָנִ֖ים
אַכְזָֽר
חֲמַ֥ת
chêmâh
H2534
rage
N-fs
תַּנִּינִ֖ם
tannîyn
H8577
jackal
N-mp
יֵינָ֑/ם
yayin
H3196
wine
N-ms | Suff
וְ/רֹ֥אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7219
poison
Conj | N-ms
פְּתָנִ֖ים
pethen
H6620
cobra
N-mp
אַכְזָֽר
ʼakzâr
H393
cruel
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 32:33
חֲמַ֥ת
chêmâh
H2534
"rage"
N-fs
This word means intense anger or rage, like a burning fire. It's used in the Bible to describe God's wrath and human anger, often warning against the dangers of unchecked emotions. In Proverbs and Psalms, it cautions against the destructive power of anger and rage.
Definition: 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles 1a) heat 1a1) fever 1a2) venom, poison (fig.) 1b) burning anger, rage Aramaic equivalent: che.ma (חֱמָא "rage" H2528)
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: anger, bottles, hot displeasure, furious(-ly, -ry), heat, indignation, poison, rage, wrath(-ful). See H2529 (חֶמְאָה). See also: Genesis 27:44; Isaiah 63:5; Psalms 6:2.
תַּנִּינִ֖ם
tannîyn
H8577
"jackal"
N-mp
This word refers to a monster or serpent, like a sea-serpent or dragon, as described in Psalm 74:13 and Isaiah 27:1. It can also mean a venomous snake or a whale, symbolizing powerful creatures.
Definition: jackal Also means: tan.nah (תַּנָּה "dragon" H8568)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: dragon, sea-monster, serpent, whale. See also: Genesis 1:21; Isaiah 27:1; Psalms 44:20.
יֵינָ֑/ם
yayin
H3196
"wine"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.
Definition: wine
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.
וְ/רֹ֥אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7219
"poison"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for poison refers to a harmful substance, possibly from a poppy plant. It appears in the Bible, including in the book of Deuteronomy, warning against poisonous things.
Definition: gall, venom, bitter, poisonous
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: gall, hemlock, poison, venom. See also: Deuteronomy 29:17; Jeremiah 9:14; Psalms 69:22.
פְּתָנִ֖ים
pethen
H6620
"cobra"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for a venomous snake, possibly referring to a cobra or viper. In the Bible, it is used to describe a dangerous and deadly creature, often symbolizing evil or harm, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) a snake, venomous serpent 1a) perhaps the cobra, adder, or viper
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: adder. See also: Deuteronomy 32:33; Psalms 58:5; Psalms 91:13.
אַכְזָֽר
ʼakzâr
H393
"cruel"
Adj
Means 'cruel' or 'fierce', often describing violent or deadly behavior. However, it can also imply bravery or strength in a positive sense. It appears in various Bible books, including Psalms and Proverbs, to describe human nature and behavior.
Definition: cruel, fierce
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cruel, fierce. See also: Deuteronomy 32:33; Job 41:2; Lamentations 4:3.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 32:33
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- Deuteronomy 32:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:33
Context — The Song of Moses
31For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede.
32But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter.
33Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras.
34“Have I not stored up these things, sealed up within My vaults? 35Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 58:4 | Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like a cobra that shuts its ears, |
| 2 | Romans 3:13 | “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” |
| 3 | Psalms 140:3 | They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah |
| 4 | Jeremiah 8:14 | Why are we just sitting here? Gather together, let us flee to the fortified cities and perish there, for the LORD our God has doomed us. He has given us poisoned water to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. |
| 5 | Job 20:14–16 | yet in his stomach his food sours into the venom of cobras within him. He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach. He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him. |
Deuteronomy 32:33 Summary
This verse, Deuteronomy 32:33, is saying that the things the world offers us can be very harmful and even deadly, like the venom of snakes. It's a warning to be careful about what we allow into our lives, because some things can destroy us, as also warned in 1 Corinthians 10:21 and Galatians 5:19-21. Just like how snakes have poisonous venom, the world's influences can be poisonous to our souls, but God offers us a better way, a way of life and love, as seen in John 10:10 and 1 John 5:11-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the wine in Deuteronomy 32:33 represent?
The wine in this verse represents the corrupt and poisonous influences of the world, as seen in the surrounding verses, Deuteronomy 32:32, which mentions the vine of Sodom and the fields of Gomorrah, symbolizing the evil that comes from a life apart from God, as warned in Proverbs 23:31-32.
Why are serpents and cobras used as a comparison in this verse?
The use of serpents and cobras in Deuteronomy 32:33 is a metaphor for the deadly and destructive nature of sin, similar to how the serpent is used in Genesis 3:1 to represent temptation and deception, highlighting the danger of succumbing to worldly influences, as also seen in Psalm 91:13.
How does this verse relate to God's judgment?
This verse is part of a larger passage, Deuteronomy 32:31-35, that speaks about God's judgment on those who have rejected Him, with verse 35 explicitly stating 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay', emphasizing God's justice and righteousness, as also seen in Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30.
What warning does this verse give to believers?
This verse serves as a warning to believers to be cautious of the corrupting influences of the world, to remember that our Rock is not like the rock of the unbelievers, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:31, and to trust in God's sovereignty and justice, as encouraged in Isaiah 26:4 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- How can I recognize and avoid the 'wine' of the world that is described in this verse, and instead, choose the 'new wine' of the Spirit, as mentioned in Matthew 9:17?
- In what ways can I be a source of 'new wine' for those around me, sharing the love and grace of God, as seen in John 2:1-11 and Acts 2:13?
- What are some 'serpents' and 'cobras' in my life that I need to be aware of, and how can I trust God to protect me from their deadly poison, as promised in Psalm 91:13 and Luke 10:19?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when I see wickedness and corruption in the world, as also seen in Psalm 37:1-2 and Revelation 19:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:33
Their wine [is] the poison of dragons,.... Of these creatures, both land and sea dragons, [See comments on Micah 1:8]; [See comments on Malachi 1:3]; Pliny says (l) the dragon has no poison in it;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:33
Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps. Their wine is the poison of dragons , [ chªmat (H2534) taniynim (H8577), the heat] - i:e. (as ulcerating the bowels), the poison or venom of serpents.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
The poison of dragons; for although some write that the dragons of Greece have no poison in them, yet that the African and Arabian dragons, of which Moses here writes, have poison in them, is confessed by ancient heathen authors. The cruel venom of asps; whose poison kills certainly and speedily, as Aristotle and others write.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
Deuteronomy 32:33 Their wine [is] the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.Ver. 33. Their wine,] i.e., Their works, yea, their best works, prove pernicious to them; not their own table only, but God’ s table becomes a snare to the unprepared communicant; he sucks there the poison of asps, &c., he eats his bane and drinks his poison: as Henry VII, Emperor, was poisoned in the sacramental bread by a monk; Pope Victor II, by his sub-deacon in his chalice; and one of our Bishops of York, by poison put into the wine at the eucharist.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
Verse 33. Their wine] Their system of doctrines and teaching, is the poison of dragons, &c., fatal and destructive to all them who follow it.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:33
33. venom of dragons] Or, foam of. pitiless poison of asps] Poison, rôsh, as in Deuteronomy 29:17; asps, or according to some, cobras, the hooded kind, in Egypt and the lower parts of Syria, especially S. of Beersheba, Heb. pethanîm, Isaiah 11:8, etc.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:33
33. Their wine is the poison of dragons — The wine that this vine of Sodom bears is as the poison of deadly serpents. The figures employed suggest that the nation will become utterly corrupt.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:33
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John 1:1 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the divine inspiration behind the words spoken by the Apostle John, highlighting the heavenly wisdom and power that transcends human understanding. Despi |
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Why People Oppose the Doctrine by Harmon A. Baldwin | Harmon A. Baldwin addresses the various reasons for opposition to the doctrine and experience of entire sanctification. Some oppose due to false ideas of holiness standards, while |
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Our Adversary the Devil and His Angels by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the second coming of the Lord Jesus and the ultimate defeat of Satan. He quotes over 400 verses, discussing topics such as the revelation of |
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God's Special Treasure by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the concept of believers being treasured by God, likened to jewels in His sight. It explores the idea of God valuing His children so much that He considers t |
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The Biblical Theology of the Tongue by Mack Tomlinson | This sermon delves into the biblical theology of the tongue, emphasizing the power of words to either speak truth or error, highlighting the struggle with words that we all face. I |
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The Third Commandment by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the gravity of the Third Commandment, which instructs believers not to take the name of the Lord in vain. He explains that this commandment calls for sincere, |
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(The Full Gospel) 5. That Which Was From the Beginning by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of life and fellowship as the core essence of Christianity, emphasizing that these were the foundational aspects from the beginning of time an |