Deuteronomy 32:6
Deuteronomy 32:6 in Multiple Translations
Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?
Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?
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.
Is this your answer to the Lord, O foolish people and unwise? Is he not your father who has given you life? He has made you and given you your place.
Is this any way to repay the Lord, you foolish, stupid people? Isn't he your Father who created you? Isn't he the one who turned you into a nation and made you strong?
Doe ye so rewarde the Lord, O foolish people and vnwise? is not he thy father, that hath bought thee? he hath made thee, and proportioned thee.
To Jehovah do ye act thus, O people foolish and not wise? Is not He thy father — thy possessor? He made thee, and doth establish thee.
Is this the way you repay the LORD, foolish and unwise people? Isn’t he your father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.
Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?
Is this the return thou makest to the Lord, O foolish and senseless people? Is not he thy father, that hath possessed thee, and made thee, and created thee?
You foolish and senseless [DOU] people, ◄is this the way that you should repay Yahweh for all that he has done for you?/this is certainly not the way that you should repay Yahweh for all that he has done for you.► [RHQ] He is your father; he created you [RHQ]; he caused you to become a nation.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 32:6
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 32:6
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 32:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:6
Context — The Song of Moses
6Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?
7Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you. 8When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:16 | Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. |
| 2 | 1 John 3:1 | Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. |
| 3 | Isaiah 44:2 | This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. |
| 4 | Psalms 74:2 | Remember Your congregation, which You purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance— Mount Zion where You dwell. |
| 5 | Isaiah 64:8 | But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:15 | But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 6:20 | you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. |
| 8 | 2 Peter 2:1 | Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. |
| 9 | John 8:41 | You are doing the works of your father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they declared. “Our only Father is God Himself.” |
| 10 | Romans 8:15 | For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” |
Deuteronomy 32:6 Summary
Deuteronomy 32:6 is a question from God, asking if we are being fair to Him by not recognizing His role as our Father and Creator. This verse reminds us that God made us and takes care of us, just like a good father does (as seen in Matthew 7:11). We should be grateful for His love and care, and acknowledge Him as our Creator, just as we are encouraged to do in Psalm 100:3. By doing so, we can deepen our relationship with Him and live a life that honors His creation and establishment of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'foolish and senseless' in Deuteronomy 32:6?
In this context, being 'foolish and senseless' means to act without wisdom or discernment, ignoring God's role as our Father and Creator, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:6 and also in Proverbs 10:8, which warns against foolishness.
How does God feel when we do not acknowledge Him as our Father and Creator?
According to Deuteronomy 32:6, God is grieved when we do not recognize His role in our lives, and this is evident in His words, which express a sense of hurt and disappointment, similar to the feelings expressed in Isaiah 1:2-3, where God laments the rebellion of His children.
What does it mean for God to 'make' and 'establish' us, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:6?
This phrase refers to God's creative and sustaining power, as seen in Psalm 100:3, where it says 'we are His people, the sheep of His pasture', and in Genesis 1:1, where God is described as the Creator of the universe.
How should we respond to God's question in Deuteronomy 32:6?
We should respond with humility and gratitude, acknowledging God's role in our lives and expressing thanks for His creation and establishment of us, as encouraged in Psalm 107:1 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which remind us to give thanks in all circumstances.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have acted 'foolishly and senselessly' in my relationship with God, and how can I change my behavior to honor Him?
- How do I acknowledge and express gratitude for God's creation and establishment of me in my daily life?
- In what ways do I rebel against God's sovereignty, and how can I surrender to His will, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
- What does it mean for me to 'remember' my relationship with God, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 32:7, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of remembrance and gratitude in my walk with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 32:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 32:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 32:6
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:6
Sermons on Deuteronomy 32:6
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2 Peter 2:1 by John Gill | John Gill addresses the issue of false teachers within the Christian community, drawing parallels to the false prophets of the Old Testament. He emphasizes that these teachers intr |
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Released Now From the Bondage of Depression by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the coming of the Holy Ghost and the importance of recognizing its presence. The sermon emphasizes the love and grace of God, and the need |
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Learning How to Be Ordinary by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the pressure that society puts on individuals to be successful and extraordinary. He gives examples of parents pushing their children to exce |
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Bakht Singh Funeral - Part 8 by Bakht Singh | This sermon emphasizes the unity and familial bond among believers as children of God, highlighting the eternal hope of being reunited in heaven. It challenges listeners to recogni |
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The Mightiest Weapon God Can Have at His Disposal by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of faith accompanied by works. He quotes from the book of Matthew, where Jesus teaches that a good tree will produce good fru |
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Men Whose Eyes Have Seen the King - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of being a child of God and highlights the divine intervention that occurs in the process of new birth. The common misconcep |
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Holl-03 Anatomy of Conversion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the challenges of preaching the word of God in a hostile and prejudiced world. He shares a personal story of a pastor who was feeling discou |







