Deuteronomy 32:22
Deuteronomy 32:22 in Multiple Translations
For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains.
For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.
For a fire is kindled in mine anger, And burneth unto the lowest Sheol, And devoureth the earth with its increase, And setteth on fire the foundations of the mountains.
For my wrath is a flaming fire, burning to the deep parts of the underworld, burning up the earth with her increase, and firing the deep roots of the mountains.
My anger has been set on fire, burning down to the depths of the grave, destroying the earth and all it produces, even setting fire to the foundations of the mountains.
For fire is kindled in my wrath, and shall burne vnto the bottome of hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountaines.
For a fire hath been kindled in Mine anger, And it burneth unto Sheol — the lowest, And consumeth earth and its increase, And setteth on fire foundations of mountains.
For a fire is kindled in my anger, that burns to the lowest Sheol, devours the earth with its increase, and sets the foundations of the mountains on fire.
For a fire is kindled in my anger, and shall burn to the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.
A fire is kindled in my wrath, and shall burn even to the lowest hell: and shall devour the earth with her increase, and shall burn the foundations of the mountains.
I will be very angry, and I will destroy them like a fire that will burn on the earth and all the way down to the place where dead people are [MET]; that fire will destroy the earth and everything that grows on it, and it will even burn what is down under the mountains.
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Deuteronomy 32:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי
אֵשׁ֙
קָדְחָ֣ה
בְ/אַפִּ֔/י
וַ/תִּיקַ֖ד
עַד
שְׁא֣וֹל
תַּחְתִּ֑ית
וַ/תֹּ֤אכַל
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
וִֽ/יבֻלָ֔/הּ
וַ/תְּלַהֵ֖ט
מוֹסְדֵ֥י
הָרִֽים
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֵשׁ֙
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
קָדְחָ֣ה
qâdach
H6919
to kindle
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
בְ/אַפִּ֔/י
ʼaph
H639
face
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/תִּיקַ֖ד
yâqad
H3344
to burn
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
hell
N-proper
תַּחְתִּ֑ית
tachtîy
H8482
lower
Adj
וַ/תֹּ֤אכַל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וִֽ/יבֻלָ֔/הּ
yᵉbûwl
H2981
crops
Conj | N-ms | Suff
וַ/תְּלַהֵ֖ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
to kindle
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
מוֹסְדֵ֥י
môwçâdâh
H4146
foundation
N-cp
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
mountain
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 32:22
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֵשׁ֙
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
קָדְחָ֣ה
qâdach
H6919
"to kindle"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to start a fire or ignite something, and it is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, often in a literal sense.
Definition: 1) to kindle, be kindled 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kindle 1a2) to be kindled
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: burn, kindle. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Isaiah 64:1; Isaiah 50:11.
בְ/אַפִּ֔/י
ʼaph
H639
"face"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
וַ/תִּיקַ֖ד
yâqad
H3344
"to burn"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To burn means to be on fire or to kindle something, and can also mean to be burning or to start a fire. It is used in the Bible to describe fire or burning things.
Definition: 1) to burn, kindle, be kindled 1a) (Qal) to be kindled 1b) (Hophal) to burn, be burning, Aramaic equivalent: ye.qad (יְקַד "to burn" H3345)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: (be) burn(-ing), [idiom] from the hearth, kindle. See also: Leviticus 6:2; Isaiah 10:16; Isaiah 30:14.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
"hell"
N-proper
Sheol refers to the underworld or grave, a place of no return where the dead reside, as seen in the Old Testament. It is often translated as hell or pit in the KJV. This concept is mentioned in various books, including Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit 1a) the underworld 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead 1b1) place of no return 1b2) without praise of God 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it 1b5) of the place of exile (fig) 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: grave, hell, pit. See also: Genesis 37:35; Psalms 139:8; Psalms 6:6.
תַּחְתִּ֑ית
tachtîy
H8482
"lower"
Adj
Tachtiy means lowermost or the lowest parts, and can also refer to the depths or a pit. It is used figuratively to describe something as low or inferior.
Definition: 1) low, lower, lowest 1a) lowest (as adj) 1b) the lower parts (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low (parts, -er, -er parts, -est), nether (part). See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 88:7; Psalms 63:10.
וַ/תֹּ֤אכַל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וִֽ/יבֻלָ֔/הּ
yᵉbûwl
H2981
"crops"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to crops or produce, like fruits and grains, and is also used to describe wealth. It appears in the Bible to talk about the abundance of the land. In the KJV, it's translated as 'fruit' or 'increase'.
Definition: produce, fruit, produce (of the soil)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: fruit, increase. See also: Leviticus 26:4; Psalms 67:7; Psalms 78:46.
וַ/תְּלַהֵ֖ט
lâhaṭ
H3857
"to kindle"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
To kindle or burn something is what this Hebrew word means, like a flame that blazes up. It is used to describe fire or passion, as seen in the Bible when something is set on fire or blazing.
Definition: 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, kindle, blaze up, flame 1a) (Qal) blazing (participle) 1b)(Piel) to scorch, burn, blaze
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 104:4; Psalms 57:5.
מוֹסְדֵ֥י
môwçâdâh
H4146
"foundation"
N-cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a foundation or base, like the starting point of a building. It appears in Psalm 11:3 and is also used in Proverbs 8:29 to describe the earth's foundation. This concept is key to understanding God's creation.
Definition: foundation Another spelling of mo.sad (מוֹסָד "foundation" H4144)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: foundation. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Isaiah 24:18; Psalms 18:8.
הָרִֽים
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-mp
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 32:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 32:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:22
Context — The Song of Moses
20He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation— children of unfaithfulness.
21They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.
22For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains.
23I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. 24They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 4:11 | The LORD has exhausted His wrath; He has poured out His fierce anger; He has kindled a fire in Zion, and it has consumed her foundations. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 15:14 | Then I will enslave you to your enemies in a land you do not know, for My anger will kindle a fire that will burn against you.” |
| 3 | Micah 1:4 | The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope. |
| 4 | Isaiah 24:19–20 | The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently. The earth staggers like a drunkard and sways like a shack. Earth’s rebellion weighs it down, and it falls, never to rise again. |
| 5 | Numbers 16:35 | And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 17:4 | And you yourself will relinquish the inheritance that I gave you. I will enslave you to your enemies in a land that you do not know, for you have kindled My anger; it will burn forever.” |
| 7 | Psalms 86:13 | For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. |
| 8 | Zephaniah 3:8 | Therefore wait for Me,” declares the LORD, “until the day I rise to testify. For My decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, to pour out upon them My indignation— all My burning anger. For all the earth will be consumed by the fire of My jealousy. |
| 9 | Job 9:5–6 | He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger. He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble. |
| 10 | Psalms 21:9 | You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. |
Deuteronomy 32:22 Summary
[This verse, Deuteronomy 32:22, describes God's intense anger and judgment, which is like a fire that burns everything in its path, including the earth and its produce, as a result of people's rebellion against Him. This serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life that honors God, as stated in Proverbs 1:7, and avoiding the consequences of sin. We can see similar warnings in other parts of the Bible, such as Isaiah 24:1-6, where the earth is laid waste and its inhabitants are punished for their sins. By seeking forgiveness and mercy through Jesus Christ, as seen in Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13, we can avoid the devastating effects of God's judgment and live a life that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's anger to kindle a fire that burns to the depths of Sheol?
This phrase indicates the intensity and severity of God's judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:22, where His anger is compared to a fire that consumes everything in its path, even reaching the depths of Sheol, a place of darkness and despair, as described in Psalm 139:8 and Job 26:6.
How does this verse relate to God's character as a loving and merciful God?
While God is indeed a loving and merciful God, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, He is also a just and holy God who must punish sin, as stated in Romans 6:23, and this verse highlights the consequences of rebellion against Him.
What is the significance of the fire consuming the earth and its produce?
The fire consuming the earth and its produce, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:22, symbolizes the devastating effects of God's judgment on His creation, as also seen in Isaiah 24:1-6, where the earth is laid waste and its inhabitants are punished for their sins.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life that honors God, as stated in Proverbs 1:7, and avoiding the consequences of sin, by seeking forgiveness and mercy through Jesus Christ, as seen in Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have provoked God's jealousy, and how can I make amends?
- How can I ensure that my heart remains humble and receptive to God's warnings and corrections?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and justice, even in the face of uncertainty and chaos?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'flee from the wrath to come', as warned in Matthew 3:7, and to seek refuge in Jesus Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:22
For a fire is kindled in mine anger,.... Here begins the account of temporal and corporeal judgments inflicted on the Jews for their disbelief and rejection of the Messiah, their contempt of his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:22
For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. A fire is kindled in mine anger.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
A fire is kindled, i.e. great and grievous judgments shall be inflicted, which oft come under the name of fire, &c. See ,5. Unto the lowest hell, or, unto hell, or the graves beneath. The sense is, it shall not only burn up all the corn and fruits and buildings which appear above ground, but it shall reach to the inwards and depths of the earth, and burn up the very roots and hopes of future increase.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.Ver. 22. For a fire.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
(22) For a fire is kindled in mine anger.—Quoted by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 15:14, and comp. Jeremiah 17:4). The foundations of the mountains.—Rashi says, “Jerusalem, which is founded on the mountains,” as it is said, “Jerusalem, the mountains are about her” (Psalms 125:2).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
Verse 22. The lowest hell] שאול תחתית sheol tachtith, the very deepest destruction; a total extermination, so that the earth - their land, and its increase, and all their property, should be seized; and the foundations of their mountains - their strongest fortresses, should be razed to the ground. All this was fulfilled in a most remarkable manner in the last destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, so that of the fortifications of that city not one stone was left on another. See the notes on Matthew 24:1-51.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:22
22. is kindled] but with the force of flaring up quickly, Jeremiah 15:14; Jeremiah 17:4, Isaiah 50:11; Isaiah 64:2 (1); it is not necessary to render ’aph, anger, by its original meaning nostril. pit] Heb. She’ol, underworld, Psalms 86:13. increase] See Deuteronomy 11:17. And setteth on fire] licks or flames about; only in late writings.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:22
22. For a fire is kindled in mine anger — A fire blazes up in my face. Comp.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:22
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Hell Is Real by B.H. Clendennen | This sermon emphasizes the reality of hell as an everlasting punishment for those who reject God, highlighting the consequences of a life of continual sin and the importance of rep |
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K-487 Covenant Keeping (3 of 3) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God, especially during times of judgment and hardship. The speaker highlights the significance of rec |
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Lessons From the Recent Earthquake by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the recent earthquake, drawing lessons from the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. He emphasizes the majesty and power of God, the sinfulness of the worl |
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At the End of Time - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the concept of enduring through hardships as a form of training from God, emphasizing the need for courage and perseverance in spreading the gospel despite |
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Of the Conflagration of the Universe. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the universal conflagration of the universe, emphasizing the literal interpretation of biblical prophecies regarding the end times, particularly the burning o |
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Prayer - 1 Peter 1:3-5, Part 2 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the abundant mercy of God as the foundation of our regeneration and lively hope in Christ, highlighting that this mercy is both general and special. He explain |
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Letter 65. by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the necessity of going through trials and sufferings as a means of spiritual refinement and growth. He reflects on his own struggles with sin, pride, an |