King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For their vine [is] of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes [are] grapes of gall, their clusters [are] bitter:
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'Rather, their vine is from the vine of S'dom, from the fields of 'Amora -their grapes are poisonous, their clusters are bitter;
Berean Standard Bible:
But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter.
American Standard Version:
For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And of the fields of Gomorrah: Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their clusters are bitter:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For their vine{H1612} is of the vine{H1612} of Sodom{H5467}, and of the fields{H7709} of Gomorrah{H6017}: their grapes{H6025} are grapes{H6025} of gall{H7219}, their clusters{H811} are bitter{H4846}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 29:18
- Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go [and] serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;
Isaiah 1:10
- ¶ Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
Ezekiel 16:45
- Thou [art] thy mother's daughter, that lotheth her husband and her children; and thou [art] the sister of thy sisters, which lothed their husbands and their children: your mother [was] an Hittite, and your father an Amorite.
Ezekiel 16:51
- Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou hast done.
Isaiah 5:4
- What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Jeremiah 2:21
- Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?
Hebrews 12:15
- Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 32:32
Deuteronomy 32:32 is part of the Song of Moses, a poetic passage found in the final book of the Pentateuch, which Moses spoke to the Israelites just before his death. This song recounts the history of Israel and foretells its future, serving as a warning and a call to repentance. The verse in question uses vivid imagery to illustrate the wickedness of the people. By comparing their vine to that of Sodom and their grapes to those of Gomorrah, it evokes the memory of these infamous cities, which were destroyed by God because of their immorality and sinfulness.
The historical context of Sodom and Gomorrah is found in Genesis 18-19, where these cities are depicted as epitomes of depravity, ultimately leading to their destruction by divine judgment in the form of fire and brimstone. The reference to these cities in Deuteronomy 32:32 is meant to shock the Israelites into recognizing the severity of their own sinfulness. The imagery of the vine and grapes being bitter and poisonous suggests that the fruit of their actions—like the fruit of Sodom and Gomorrah—leads to ruin and is far removed from the life-giving and joyful connotations typically associated with vineyards and harvests in the ancient Near East.
The themes present in this verse include God's abhorrence of sin, the consequences of wickedness, and the importance of heeding the lessons of the past. It serves as a stark reminder that God's chosen people are not exempt from judgment if they stray from His commandments and fail to live righteously. The verse also emphasizes the idea that the outcomes of one's actions are tied to their moral quality; just as good actions yield pleasant fruit, sinful behavior yields bitter consequences. This metaphorical language is a powerful tool in Moses' message, urging the Israelites to reflect on their spiritual state and to turn back to God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1612
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּפֶן
Transliteration: gephen
Pronunciation: gheh'-fen
Description: from an unused root meaning to bend; a vine (as twining), especially the grape; vine, tree. - Strong's Number: H5467
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סְדֹם
Transliteration: Çᵉdôm
Pronunciation: sed-ome'
Description: from an unused root meaning to scorch; burnt (i.e. volcanic or bituminous) district; Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea; Sodom. - Strong's Number: H7709
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁדֵמָה
Transliteration: shᵉdêmâh
Pronunciation: shed-ay-maw'
Description: apparently from שָׂדֶה; a cultivated field; blasted, field. - Strong's Number: H6017
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲמֹרָה
Transliteration: ʻĂmôrâh
Pronunciation: am-o-raw'
Description: from עָמַר; a (ruined) heap; Amorah, a place in Palestine; Gomorrah. - Strong's Number: H6025
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵנָב
Transliteration: ʻênâb
Pronunciation: ay-nawb'
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to bear fruit; a grape; (ripe) grape, wine. - Strong's Number: H7219
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: or רוֹשׁ; (Deuteronomy 32:32), apparently the same as רֹאשׁ; a poisonous plant, probably the poppy (from its conspicuous head); generally poison (even of serpents); gall, hemlock, poison, venom. - Strong's Number: H811
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶשְׁכּוֹל
Transliteration: ʼeshkôwl
Pronunciation: esh-kole'
Description: or אֶשְׁכֹּל; probably prolonged from אֶשֶׁךְ; a bunch of grapes or other fruit; cluster (of grapes). - Strong's Number: H4846
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְרֹרָה
Transliteration: mᵉrôrâh
Pronunciation: mer-o-raw'
Description: or מְרוֹרָה; from מָרַר; properly, bitterness; concretely, a bitter thing; specifically bile; also venom (of a serpent); bitter (thing), gall.