Deuteronomy 32:34 Meaning and Explanation
“Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my treasures?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God preserves the record of Israel's sin and will bring it to judgment in its appointed time.
The Context of Deuteronomy 32:34
Moses assures that God preserves the record of Israel's sin for judgment.
What Does Deuteronomy 32:34 Mean?
The image of treasure reserves is striking: God keeps Israel's sins stored like precious valuables. Nothing escapes His notice or memory; all is catalogued. The sealing suggests that the record is secure and will not be lost or forgotten when the time of reckoning arrives.
The rhetorical question invites listeners to recognize that judgment is not surprise or accident but the fulfillment of what has been carefully recorded and reserved. Justice operates according to a system of accounting where nothing is lost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 32:34
What does Deuteronomy 32:34 mean?
God preserves the record of Israel's sin and will bring it to judgment in its appointed time.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 32:34?
Moses assures that God preserves the record of Israel's sin for judgment.