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When He sees that their strength is gone, And there is none remaining, bond or free. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For Yahweh will render justice to His people, And will have compassion on His slaves, When He sees that their strength is gone, And there is none remaining, bond or free. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For the LORD will vindicate His people, And will have compassion on His servants, When He sees that their strength (hand) is gone, And none remains, whether bond or free. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD will indeed vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants when he sees that their strength is gone and no one is left—slave or free. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD will indeed vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one is left—slave or free. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself for his servants; When he seeth that their power is gone, And there is none remaining, shut up or left at large. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When only a few of the LORD's people remain, when their strength is gone, and some of them are slaves, the LORD will feel sorry for them and give them justice. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the LORD shall judge his people, And repent himself for his servants; When he seeth that their power is gone, And there is none remaining, shut up or left at large. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD will judge his people and have compassion on his servants when he sees that their strength is gone and that no one is left, neither slaves nor free people. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD will rescue his people when he sees that their strength is gone. He will have mercy on those who serve him, when he sees how helpless they are. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the LORD will vindicate his people and bring comfort to his servants, because he will observe that their power has waned, when neither prisoner nor free person remain. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/32.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD will judge his people, and will change his plans concerning his servants; when he sees that their power has disappeared, and that no one is left, whether confined or set free. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the LORD will judge his people, and have compassion on his servants, when he sees that their strength is gone and there is none remaining, confined or set free. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent for his servants: when he seeth that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/32.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh will judge his people, and have compassion on his servants, when he sees that their power is gone, that there is no one remaining, shut up or left at large. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For YHWH judges His people, "" And gives comfort over His servants. For He sees the going away of power, "" And none is restrained and left. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For Jehovah doth judge His people, And for His servants doth repent Himself. For He seeth -- the going away of power, And none is restrained and left. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Jehovah will judge his people, And upon his servants will he have compassion; When he shall see that the hand has failed, And nothing detained and left.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord will judge his people, and will have mercy on his servants : he shall see that their hand is weakened, and that they who were shut up have also failed, and they that remained are consumed. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Lord will judge his people, and he will take pity on his servants. He will see that their hand has been weakened, and that those who have been enclosed have likewise failed, and that those who have been left behind have been consumed. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/32.htm">New American Bible</a> Surely, the LORD will do justice for his people; on his servants he will have pity. When he sees their strength is gone, and neither bond nor free is left, <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed the LORD will vindicate his people, have compassion on his servants, when he sees that their power is gone, neither bond nor free remaining.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the LORD shall judge his people, and be consoled for his servants, because he will see that their power is gone, and there is none to help or sustain. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because LORD JEHOVAH judges his people and he is comforted in his Servants, because He sees that the hand rules and there is none who helps and supports.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the LORD will judge His people, And repent Himself for His servants; When He seeth that their stay is gone, And there is none remaining, shut up or left at large. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the Lord shall judge his people, and shall be comforted over his servants; for he saw that they were utterly weakened, and failed in the hostile invasion, and were become feeble: <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=9269" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">The Song of Moses</a> …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.” 36<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1777.htm" title="1777: yā·ḏîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To judge. Or duwn; a primitive roy a straight course, i.e. Sail direct.">will vindicate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: yiṯ·ne·ḥām (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">and have compassion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">His servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: yir·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">He sees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/235.htm" title="235: ’ā·zə·laṯ (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To go. A primitive root; to go away, hence, to disappear.">is gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/657.htm" title="657: wə·’e·p̄es (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- From 'aphec; cessation, i.e. An end; often used adverb, no further; also the ankle, as being the extremity of the leg or foot.">and no one remains,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6113.htm" title="6113: ‘ā·ṣūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To restrain, retain. A primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble.">slave</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: wə·‘ā·zūḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">or free.</a> 37He will say: “Where are their gods, the rock in which they took refuge,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/135-14.htm">Psalm 135:14</a> For the LORD will vindicate His people and will have compassion on His servants. <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a> For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” <a href="/psalms/90-13.htm">Psalm 90:13</a> Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants. <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm">Isaiah 1:24</a> Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. <a href="/2_kings/14-26.htm">2 Kings 14:26-27</a> For the LORD saw that the affliction of the Israelites, both slave and free, was very bitter. There was no one to help Israel, / and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. <a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8-9</a> The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. / Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. <a href="/isaiah/63-4.htm">Isaiah 63:4</a> For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Psalm 9:12</a> For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. <a href="/isaiah/57-16.htm">Isaiah 57:16</a> For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me—the breath of life I have made. <a href="/jeremiah/5-9.htm">Jeremiah 5:9</a> Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this? <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a> The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a> And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” <a href="/psalms/50-4.htm">Psalm 50:4</a> He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he sees that their power is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.For the<a href="/psalms/7-8.htm">Psalm 7:8</a> The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.<a href="/psalms/50-4.htm">Psalm 50:4</a> He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.<a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a> Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.repent<a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18</a> And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.<a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Judges 10:15,16</a> And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day… <a href="/psalms/90-13.htm">Psalm 90:13</a> Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.power [heb] hand <a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a> Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it be all gone.<a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21</a> Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,<a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">2 Kings 9:8</a> For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-3.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-31.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-2.htm">Large</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-3.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Power</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-54.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/numbers/22-16.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-17.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-30.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-22.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">Vindicate</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">Bond</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/joshua/7-26.htm">Large</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/judges/21-6.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">Restrained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/joshua/2-5.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-13.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">Vindicate</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 32</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance</a> 46. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it</a> 48. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-48.htm">God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>For the LORD will vindicate His people This phrase emphasizes God's role as a just judge who will defend and uphold His people. In the context of Deuteronomy, this is a promise to Israel, reflecting God's covenant relationship with them. The term "vindicate" suggests a legal setting where God acts as an advocate for His people, ensuring justice is served. This is consistent with God's character as seen throughout the Old Testament, where He often intervenes on behalf of Israel against their enemies (e.g., <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate vindication through Christ, who intercedes for believers (<a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>).and have compassion on His servants God's compassion is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting His mercy and love. The term "servants" refers to those who are faithful to Him, indicating a personal relationship. This compassion is not just emotional but leads to action, as seen in God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a>). It also points to the New Testament, where Jesus embodies God's compassion, healing the sick and forgiving sins (<a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a>).when He sees that their strength is gone This phrase indicates a moment of complete human weakness and helplessness. It reflects the times when Israel was overwhelmed by enemies or internal strife, such as during the Babylonian exile. Biblically, God often acts when human strength fails, demonstrating His power and sovereignty (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). This reliance on divine strength is a key theme in both the Old and New Testaments.and no one remains, slave or free. This phrase underscores the totality of the situation, where all human resources are exhausted. The mention of "slave or free" indicates that God's concern and action are not limited by social status, reflecting the inclusive nature of His care. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul writes that in Christ, there is neither slave nor free (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>), emphasizing the universal reach of God's salvation and justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is just and compassionate. 2. <a href="/topical/h/his_people.htm">His People (Israel)</a> The nation chosen by God, often referred to as His servants, who are the recipients of His promises and discipline. 3. <a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a> Those who serve God, indicating a relationship of obedience and dedication. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The speaker of this song, delivering God's message to the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_moses.htm">The Song of Moses</a> A prophetic song delivered by Moses, found in <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/32.htm">Deuteronomy 32</a>, which speaks of God's justice, mercy, and the future of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_compassion.htm">God's Justice and Compassion</a> God is both just and compassionate. He will vindicate His people, showing mercy when they are at their weakest. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Recognize that human strength is limited. True strength and deliverance come from God, especially when we are at our lowest. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> Trust in God's perfect timing. He acts when He sees that our strength is gone, reminding us to rely on Him rather than our own abilities. <a href="/topical/s/servanthood_and_obedience.htm">Servanthood and Obedience</a> As God's servants, we are called to live in obedience and trust, knowing that He will act on our behalf. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a> Hold onto the hope that God will fulfill His promises. His vindication and compassion are assured for those who remain faithful.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) For the Lord shall judge His people.--Quoted in <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm" title="For we know him that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, said the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.">Hebrews 10:30</a>, in connection with the previous verse. According to this view "shall judge" means "shall punish," not "shall defend."And repent Himself for His servants.--Or, and will be comforted over His servants. Comp. <a href="/ezekiel/5-13.htm" title="Thus shall my anger be accomplished, and I will cause my fury to rest on them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them.">Ezekiel 5:13</a>, "I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted;" and also <a href="/isaiah/1-24.htm" title="Therefore said the LORD, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my adversaries, and avenge me of my enemies:">Isaiah 1:24</a>, &c.None shut up, or left.--Comp. <a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm" title="Therefore, behold, I will bring evil on the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam him that urinates against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man takes away dung, till it be all gone.">1Kings 14:10</a>; <a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm" title="Behold, I will bring evil on you, and will take away your posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that urinates against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,">1Kings 21:21</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm" title="For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that urinates against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:">2Kings 9:8</a>, and especially <a href="/deuteronomy/14-26.htm" title="And you shall bestow that money for whatever your soul lusts after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever your soul desires: and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you, and your household,">Deuteronomy 14:26</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - The Lord shall judge his people (cf. <a href="/psalms/135-14.htm">Psalm 135:14</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a>). And repent himself for his servants; rather, and have compassion upon his servants. And there is none shut up, or left. The words rendered "shut up or left" are a proverbial expression for "every one, men of all sorts" (cf. <a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10</a>; <a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">2 Kings 9:8</a>; <a href="/2_kings/14-26.htm">2 Kings 14:26</a>); but how the words are to be rendered or explained is uncertain. Rosenmüller renders as in the Authorized Version; Gesenius has, "the shut up and the let go free, the bond and the flee;" so also Furst and De Wette; De Dieu, "married and single, conjugatus et coelebs," referring to the Arabic usage in support of his conclusion ('Animad. in Ver. Test.,' p. 114), and this Keil approves. Ewald has "kept in (by legal impurity) or at large." The explanation of Gesenius and Furst seems best. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will judge יָדִ֤ין (yā·ḏîn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1777.htm">Strong's 1777: </a> A straight course, sail direct His people עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and have compassion יִתְנֶחָ֑ם (yiṯ·ne·ḥām) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against His servants עֲבָדָ֖יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant when כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction He sees יִרְאֶה֙ (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction their strength יָ֔ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand is gone אָ֣זְלַת (’ā·zə·laṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> To go away, to disappear and no one [remains], וְאֶ֖פֶס (wə·’e·p̄es) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot slave עָצ֥וּר (‘ā·ṣūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6113.htm">Strong's 6113: </a> To inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble or free. וְעָזֽוּב׃ (wə·‘ā·zūḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:36 For Yahweh will judge his people (Deut. 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