Deuteronomy 32:41

If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 32:35 immediately follows with the same theme of vengeance and recompense for enemies, deepening the song's warning.

Deuteronomy 32:43 continues the song, declaring God avenges and takes vengeance on adversaries, directly extending the thought.

Deuteronomy 7:10 uses identical language of God repaying those who hate Him, reinforcing the vengeance theme.

Isaiah 66:6 Parallel

Isaiah 66:6 depicts God rendering recompense to His enemies from the temple, reinforcing the same judgment scene.

Zephaniah 2:12 echoes God's sword judgment against Cushites, reinforcing the theme of divine vengeance on enemies.

Ezekiel 21:9-15 describes the sword sharpened and polished for slaughter, directly mirroring the whetting of God's sword here.

Isaiah 66:16 says God will plead with all flesh by fire and sword, universalizing the judgment scene from Deuteronomy.

Isaiah 59:18 expands on God repaying adversaries according to their deeds, a clear parallel to the vengeance described here.

Isaiah 34:6 Parallel

Isaiah 34:6 intensifies the sword imagery: the Lord's sword is filled with blood, portraying judgment as a sacrifice.

Isaiah 34:5 Allusion

Isaiah 34:5 has God's sword coming down on Edom for judgment, applying the same imagery to a specific nation.

Isaiah 1:24 Allusion

Isaiah 1:24 uses identical language of God avenging Himself on foes, directly echoing this verse's promise of judgment.

Psalm 7:12 Parallel

Psalm 7:12 uses the same image of God whetting His sword, portraying Him as a righteous judge preparing vengeance.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 describes God taking vengeance in flaming fire on those who reject the gospel — a NT parallel to the OT judgment theme.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 confirms God's righteous repayment of tribulation to those who trouble believers — a NT echo of the vengeance promised here.

Nahum 1:2 Allusion

Nahum 1:2 explicitly echoes the same language of God taking vengeance on His adversaries, reinforcing the certainty of divine retribution.

Ezekiel 32:10 describes nations appalled at Egypt's fall by the sword — a fulfillment of divine vengeance against enemies.

Ezekiel 30:24 has God giving the sword to Nebuchadnezzar against Egypt — a direct enactment of vengeance on a nation.

Ezekiel 9:10 states God will bring their conduct on their heads — the same principle of recompense as the vengeance in Deuteronomy.

Jeremiah 51:6 urges escape from Babylon because the Lord's vengeance is coming — directly quoting the vengeance theme from Deuteronomy.

Jeremiah 50:15 calls for vengeance on Babylon — the Lord has taken vengeance, fulfilling the same principle of retribution against enemies.

Leviticus 26:25 speaks of God bringing a sword to execute vengeance for the covenant, directly echoing the same judgment imagery here.

Psalm 94:1 Parallel

Psalm 94:1 calls God the God of vengeance, directly echoing the vengeance attribute highlighted in this verse.

Isaiah 47:3 Parallel

Isaiah 47:3 depicts God exposing Babylon's shame in vengeance — a specific application of the same divine retribution against enemies.

Isaiah 34:8 Parallel

Isaiah 34:8 expands on God's vengeance theme — a day of recompense for Zion's enemies, directly echoing the sword of vengeance.

Lamentations 1:21 Related theme

Lamentations 1:21 hopes for God to bring the day of grief on enemies — a prayerful echo of the vengeance promised in Deuteronomy.

Job 21:19 Related theme

Job 21:19 mentions God storing up punishment for the wicked, related to the idea of divine repayment in this verse.

Judges 2:15 Historical context

Judges 2:15 shows the consequence of disobedience as God's hand against them, an example of the judgment promised here.

Isaiah 27:1 Parallel

Isaiah 27:1 depicts the Lord's sword punishing Leviathan, extending the theme of divine judgment against cosmic enemies.

Ezekiel 21:3 uses the sword imagery but against Israel rather than enemies — a different application of divine judgment.

Ezekiel 21:20 maps the sword's path to Rabbah and Jerusalem, applying the judgment sword to specific historical targets.