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Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders, and they will explain to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Remember the ancient days, Consider the years from generation to generation. Ask your father, and he will declare to you, Your elders, and they will speak to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old; consider the years of past generations. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will teach you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will teach you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Think about past generations. Ask your parents or any of your elders. They will tell you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations: Ask thy father, and he will shew thee; Thine elders, and they will tell thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Remember a time long ago. Think about all the past generations. Ask your fathers to remind you, and your leaders to tell you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Think of the past, of the time long ago; ask your parents to tell you what happened, ask the old people to tell of the past. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, reflect on the years of previous generations. Ask your father, and he'll tell you; your elders will inform you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Remember the ancient days; bear in mind the years of past generations. Ask your father and he will inform you, your elders, and they will tell you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will show thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember days of old—Understand the years of many generations—Ask your father, and he tells you; Your elderly, and they say to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Remember days of old -- Understand the years of many generations -- Ask thy father, and he doth tell thee; Thine elders, and they say to thee:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Remember the days of eternity; Discern the years of generation and generation: Ask thy father, and he will announce to thee; Thy old men, and they shall say to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, think upon every generation: ask thy father, and he will declare to thee: thy elders and they will tell thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Remember the days of antiquity. Consider each generation. Question your father, and he will declare it to you. Question your elders, and they will tell it to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, consider the years of generations past. Ask your father, he will inform you, your elders, they will tell you: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, consider the years long past; ask your father, and he will inform you; your elders, and they will tell you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Recount the days from eternity and consider the years of the generations; ask your father and he will show you and your Elders and they will tell you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, Consider the years of many generations; Ask thy father, and he will declare unto thee, Thine elders, and they will tell thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Remember the days of old, consider the years for past ages: ask thy father, and he shall relate to thee, thine elders, and they shall tell thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=9001" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">The Song of Moses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>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? <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zə·ḵōr (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">Remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">of old;</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: bî·nū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">the years</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: dō·wr- (N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">long</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: wā·ḏō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">past.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: šə·’al (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">Ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">your father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: wə·yag·gê·ḏə·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms:: 2ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">and he will tell you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zə·qê·ne·ḵā (Adj-mpc:: 2ms) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">your elders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and they will inform</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>When 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2-4</a></span><br />I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning, / that we have heard and known and our fathers have relayed to us. / We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Psalm 44:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Psalm 105:5</a></span><br />Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-8.htm">Job 8:8-10</a></span><br />Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers. / For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. / Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-26.htm">Exodus 12:26-27</a></span><br />When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’ / you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-21.htm">Joshua 4:21-22</a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ / you are to tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4</a></span><br />One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Psalm 22:30-31</a></span><br />Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation. / They will come and proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn—all that He has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18</a></span><br />Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Proverbs 4:1</a></span><br />Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/1-3.htm">Joel 1:3</a></span><br />Tell it to your children; let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Malachi 3:16</a></span><br />At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Matthew 13:35</a></span><br />So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Luke 1:50</a></span><br />His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">Remember</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Psalm 44:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, <i>what</i> work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5</a></b></br> I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Psalm 119:52</a></b></br> I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-6.htm">Psalm 10:6</a></b></br> He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for <i>I shall</i> never <i>be</i> in adversity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-8.htm">Psalm 77:8</a></b></br> Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth <i>his</i> promise fail for evermore?</p><p class="hdg">ask</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-32.htm">Deuteronomy 4:32</a></b></br> For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and <i>ask</i> from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been <i>any such thing</i> as this great thing <i>is</i>, or hath been heard like it?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/13-14.htm">Exodus 13:14</a></b></br> And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What <i>is</i> this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/6-13.htm">Judges 6:13</a></b></br> And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where <i>be</i> all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/17-20.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-18.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-28.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-5.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-10.htm">Inform</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-6.htm">Past</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-50.htm">Show</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-19.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-40.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/joshua/20-4.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/joshua/4-22.htm">Inform</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Past</a> <a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Show</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-18.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">48. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-48.htm">God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Remember the days of old;</b><br>This phrase calls for reflection on the past, urging the Israelites to recall God's faithfulness and mighty acts throughout their history. It emphasizes the importance of historical memory in maintaining faith and obedience. The "days of old" refer to the patriarchal period and the Exodus, events foundational to Israel's identity. This call to remember is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Psalm 77:11</a>, which encourages recalling God's deeds.<p><b>consider the years long past.</b><br>This phrase invites deeper contemplation of the lessons learned from history. It suggests a thoughtful examination of how God has interacted with His people over time. The "years long past" could include the time of the judges and the establishment of the monarchy, periods marked by cycles of faithfulness and rebellion. This reflection is meant to guide current and future actions, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a>, where past events serve as examples.<p><b>Ask your father, and he will tell you,</b><br>This instruction highlights the role of oral tradition and the family unit in preserving and transmitting faith. Fathers were responsible for teaching their children about God's laws and deeds, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a>. This practice ensured that each generation understood their covenant relationship with God. The importance of parental instruction is also seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8</a>, which emphasizes listening to a father's teaching.<p><b>your elders, and they will inform you.</b><br>Elders in Israelite society were respected leaders and repositories of communal wisdom. They played a crucial role in decision-making and maintaining social order. Consulting elders ensured that the community remained grounded in its traditions and values. This practice is mirrored in the New Testament, where elders are appointed to guide the early church, as seen in <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a>. The elders' role in teaching and preserving history underscores the communal aspect of faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering his final messages to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The audience of Moses' message, who are reminded to reflect on their history and learn from it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fathers_and_elders.htm">Fathers and Elders</a></b><br>The previous generations who have witnessed God's works and can provide wisdom and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The destination of the Israelites, representing God's fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context of the Israelites' past experiences, which they are called to remember and learn from.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>Reflecting on God's past faithfulness strengthens our faith and trust in His future promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_generational_wisdom.htm">Value of Generational Wisdom</a></b><br>Seeking guidance from those who have walked before us can provide valuable insights and prevent us from repeating past mistakes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>Understanding the successes and failures of previous generations helps us make informed decisions in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/passing_down_faith.htm">Passing Down Faith</a></b><br>It is crucial to teach the next generation about God's works and faithfulness, ensuring the continuity of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_engagement_with_scripture.htm">Active Engagement with Scripture</a></b><br>Regularly studying and meditating on God's Word helps us remember His deeds and apply His truths to our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_elder_care.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on elder care?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_leads_your_heart_to_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about aging?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_ancient_paths.htm">What are the ancient paths mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_eliphaz_cite_elders'_wisdom.htm">In Job 15:10, why does Eliphaz appeal to the wisdom of elders without any clear historical or archaeological evidence supporting such a preserved tradition? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) The fourfold division of this verse is manifest.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Remember</span><br /><span class="heb">זְכֹר֙</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḵōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the days</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of old;</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consider</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the years</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">long</span><br /><span class="heb">דּוֹר־</span> <span class="translit">(dō·wr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">past.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָד֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḏō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ask</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁאַ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·’al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your father,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֙יךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he will tell you,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַגֵּ֔דְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yag·gê·ḏə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your elders,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְקֵנֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(zə·qê·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they will inform you.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹ֥אמְרוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old (Deut. 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