Deuteronomy 32:43

Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 32:35 is the immediate context of divine vengeance, reinforcing the same theme as verse 43.

Deuteronomy 32:41 states God will take vengeance on His enemies, reinforcing the same theme as verse 43 within the same song.

Revelation 19:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 19:2 says God has avenged the blood of His servants, a direct fulfillment of the promise in Deuteronomy 32:43.

In Genesis 12:3, God promises all nations will be blessed through Abraham — the same nations called to rejoice with Israel here.

Revelation 18:20 calls heaven and saints to rejoice over God's judgment, directly paralleling 'Rejoice, O nations' in Deuteronomy 32:43.

Revelation 6:10 has martyrs crying for God to avenge their blood, directly echoing the promise to avenge His servants in Deuteronomy.

Romans 15:9-13 explicitly cites Deut 32:43 ('Rejoice, O Gentiles') to show God's purpose for Gentiles.

Romans 12:19 cites 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay' from Deuteronomy, reinforcing God's exclusive right to avenge as in verse 43.

Acts 13:47 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 13:47 quotes Isaiah about being a light to Gentiles — showing the apostolic mission fulfills the call for nations to rejoice here.

Luke 21:22-24 explicitly calls this 'days of vengeance,' directly aligning with Deuteronomy's promise of vengeance on enemies.

Luke 2:32 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 2:32, Simeon calls Jesus a light for revelation to Gentiles — directly fulfilling the invitation for nations to rejoice.

Isaiah 19:25 calls Egypt and Assyria 'my people' — showing Gentiles receive the same covenantal language as Israel here.

Isaiah 11:10 depicts the Messiah as a rallying point for nations — fulfilling the call for Gentiles to join Israel's joy.

Psalm 22:27 Parallel

Psalm 22:27 foretells all nations worshiping the Lord — directly paralleling the invitation for Gentiles to rejoice here.

Jeremiah 51:36 says God will avenge his people, directly paralleling the avenging of blood in Deuteronomy.

Isaiah 1:24 Parallel

Isaiah 1:24 directly states God will avenge himself on his enemies, a clear parallel to the vengeance theme in Deuteronomy.

Romans 15:10 directly quotes this verse, applying the call for Gentiles to rejoice with God's people.

2 Kings 9:7 Parallel

2 Kings 9:7 explicitly mentions avenging the blood of God's servants, directly paralleling the vengeance theme in Deuteronomy.

Lamentations 2:5 portrays God as an enemy to Israel, contrasting with Deut 32:43 where God avenges His people.

Revelation 5:9 shows redeemed people from every nation, fulfilling the inclusion of Gentiles in Deut 32:43.

Revelation 16:6 describes God giving blood to drink for shedding saints' blood, mirroring the vengeance for servants in this verse.

Jeremiah 51:6 Related theme

Jeremiah 51:6 proclaims the LORD's vengeance on Babylon, reinforcing the theme of divine retribution.

Luke 2:10 Parallel

In Luke 2:10, the angel announces joy for 'all the people' — likely all humanity, echoing the call for nations to rejoice.

Jeremiah 50:15 Related theme

Jeremiah 50:15 declares vengeance on Babylon, aligning with God's avenging of his servants in Deuteronomy.

Acts 13:48 Parallel

In Acts 13:48, Gentiles rejoice at the gospel, echoing Deut 32:43's call for nations to rejoice with God's people.

Psalm 149:9 Parallel

Psalm 149:9 describes the faithful executing judgment on enemies, reflecting the vengeance on enemies in Deuteronomy.

In 1 Kings 8:43, Solomon prays for foreigners to know God through the temple — echoing the call for nations to rejoice with God's people.