Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their vine comes from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are filled with poison, and their clusters with bitterness. New Living Translation Their vine grows from the vine of Sodom, from the vineyards of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poison, and their clusters are bitter. English Standard Version For their vine comes from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah; their grapes are grapes of poison; 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. Berean Literal Bible For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, and from the fields of Gomorrah; their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter. King James Bible 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: New King James 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. New American Standard Bible “For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter. NASB 1995 “For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter. NASB 1977 “For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter. Legacy Standard Bible For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter. Amplified Bible “For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of poison, Their clusters, bitter. Berean Annotated Bible But their vine is from the vine of Sodom (burning) and from the fields of Gomorrah (submersion). Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. Christian Standard Bible For their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. Holman Christian Standard Bible For 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: Contemporary English Version Our enemies are grapevines rooted in the fields of Sodom and Gomorrah. The grapes they produce are full of bitter poison; English Revised 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation Their grapevines come from the vineyards of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous, and their clusters are bitter. Good News Translation Their enemies, corrupt as Sodom and Gomorrah, are like vines that bear bitter and poisonous grapes, International Standard Version Instead, their vine is from the vines of Sodom and the vineyards of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous, their clusters bitter. NET Bible For their vine is from the stock of Sodom, and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes contain venom, their clusters of grapes are bitter. New Heart English Bible For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, of the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their clusters are bitter. Webster's Bible Translation 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. World English Bible For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, of the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poison grapes. Their clusters are bitter. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor their vine [is] of the vine of Sodom, "" And of the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes [are] grapes of gall—They have bitter clusters; Berean Literal Bible For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, and from the fields of Gomorrah; their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter. Young's Literal Translation For of the vine of Sodom their vine is, And of the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of gall -- They have bitter clusters; Smith's Literal Translation For their vine from the vine of Sodom, And from the fields of Gomorrah: Their grapes the grapes of poverty, The clusters of bitterness to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir vines are of the vineyard of Sodom, and of the suburbs of Gomorrha: their grapes are grapes of gall, and their clusters most bitter. Catholic Public Domain Version Their vines are of the vines of Sodom, but from the suburbs of Gomorrah. Their grapes are the grapes of gall, and their grape clusters are most bitter. New American Bible For their vine is from the vine of Sodom, from the vineyards of Gomorrah. Their grapes are grapes of poison, and their clusters are bitter. New Revised Standard Version Their vine comes from the vinestock of Sodom, from the vineyards of Gomorrah; their grapes are grapes of poison, their clusters are bitter; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah; their grapes are bitter grapes, the clusters are gall to them; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because their vine is from the vine of Sadom and their grapes are from the plantations of Amora; the grapes are bitter and their clusters bitter to them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And of the fields of Gomorrah; Their grapes are grapes of gall, Their clusters are bitter; Brenton Septuagint Translation For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and their vine-branch of Gomorrha: their grape is a grape of gall, their cluster is one of bitterness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses…31For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede. 32But their vine is from the vine of Sodom and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. 33Their wine is the venom of serpents, the deadly poison of cobras.… Cross References But their vine is from the vine of Sodom Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! Jeremiah 23:14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Ezekiel 16:46 Your older sister was Samaria, who lived with her daughters to your north; and your younger sister was Sodom, who lived with her daughters to your south. and from the fields of Gomorrah. Genesis 19:24-25 Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground. Luke 17:29 But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. Isaiah 13:19 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; Deuteronomy 29:18-19 Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit, / because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry. Jeremiah 2:21 I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Matthew 7:17-18 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. their clusters are bitter. Proverbs 5:4 in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many. Isaiah 5:4 What more could have been done for My vineyard than I have done for it? Why, when I expected sweet grapes, did it bring forth sour fruit? Isaiah 5:2 He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! Isaiah 5:7 For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress. Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. … Hosea 10:1 Israel was a luxuriant vine, yielding fruit for himself. The more his fruit increased, the more he increased the altars. The better his land produced, the better he made the sacred pillars. Treasury of Scripture 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: of the vine of Sodom. 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. 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? Lamentations 4:6 For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her. their grapes 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 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? 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; Jump to Previous Berries Bitter Bitterness Clusters Evil Poison Sodom VineJump to Next Berries Bitter Bitterness Clusters Evil Poison Sodom VineDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die But their vine is from the vine of Sodom This phrase draws a parallel between the moral corruption of the Israelites and the infamous wickedness of Sodom. Sodom, along with Gomorrah, was destroyed by God due to its extreme sinfulness (Genesis 19). The "vine" symbolizes the source or origin of their actions and character, suggesting that the Israelites have adopted practices and values that are as corrupt as those of Sodom. This metaphor is used to highlight the spiritual and moral decay among the people, contrasting with the vine imagery often used to represent Israel as God's chosen people (Isaiah 5:1-7). and from the fields of Gomorrah. Their grapes are poisonous; their clusters are bitter. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering a song to the Israelites as a warning and reminder of God's faithfulness and their unfaithfulness. 2. Israelites The primary audience of Moses' song, representing God's chosen people who are being warned against idolatry and unfaithfulness. 3. Sodom and Gomorrah Ancient cities known for their wickedness and subsequent destruction by God, symbolizing extreme moral corruption. 4. The Vine A metaphor for the source or origin of the Israelites' actions and character, contrasting with the true vine, which is God. 5. The Song of Moses A poetic passage in Deuteronomy 32, serving as a witness against the Israelites for their future rebellion. Teaching Points The Danger of CorruptionJust as the Israelites were warned, we must be vigilant against allowing worldly influences to corrupt our faith and actions. The Source of Our Actions Our actions and character are a reflection of our spiritual source. We must ensure that we are rooted in Christ, the true vine. The Consequences of Sin The bitter grapes symbolize the destructive outcomes of sin. We must recognize the serious consequences of turning away from God. God's Call to Holiness As God's people, we are called to be distinct from the world, living lives that reflect His holiness and righteousness. The Importance of Repentance When we recognize areas of sin and corruption in our lives, we must turn back to God in repentance and seek His forgiveness and restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 32:32?2. How does Deuteronomy 32:32 describe the nature of the Israelites' actions? 3. What does "vine of Sodom" symbolize regarding Israel's spiritual state? 4. How can we avoid becoming like the "fields of Gomorrah" today? 5. What other scriptures warn against spiritual corruption like Deuteronomy 32:32? 6. How can we cultivate a "vine" that pleases God in our lives? 7. What does Deuteronomy 32:32 reveal about the nature of Israel's enemies? 8. How does Deuteronomy 32:32 reflect God's judgment on Israel's unfaithfulness? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand Deuteronomy 32:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 32? 11. Why did God's vineyard produce only wild grapes? 12. What does "gall" mean in the Bible? 13. If God is truly the 'God of vengeance' (Psalm 94:1), why has so much evil throughout history gone seemingly unpunished? 14. Deuteronomy 9:13-21 - How does Moses's retelling of the golden calf incident here square with the details and timing found in Exodus 32? What Does Deuteronomy 32:32 Mean But their vine is from the vine of Sodom“ But their vine is from the vine of Sodom ”(BSB). • Sodom stands forever as God’s own illustration of entrenched wickedness (Genesis 19:24–25; 2 Peter 2:6). • By likening the source (“vine”) of these people to Sodom, Moses shows that corruption is not a surface problem but rooted deep in identity and origin—what Jesus later calls “a bad tree” that “cannot bear good fruit” (Matthew 7:17–18). • The picture contrasts sharply with the Lord’s chosen vine, Israel, whom He planted “with the choicest vines” (Isaiah 5:1–2). One vine was meant to flourish in holiness; the other germinates in sin. and from the fields of Gomorrah “ and from the fields of Gomorrah ”(BSB). • Fields normally suggest growth, provision, blessing. Yet the “fields of Gomorrah” bring to mind scorched earth and sulfur (Deuteronomy 29:23). • Moses reminds the listener that the environment you cultivate shapes the harvest you reap (Galatians 6:7–8). Just as Lot’s land once looked lush (Genesis 13:10) but ended in fire, so a people may appear successful while sowing seeds of self-destruction. • The phrase also warns Israel not to envy or imitate surrounding nations; anything grown in Gomorrah’s soil will share its fate (Jeremiah 10:2). Their grapes are poisonous “ Their grapes are poisonous ”(BSB). • Grapes symbolize results and pleasures (Psalm 104:15). In the godless vine, even the benefits are lethal. • The Song intensifies the picture of sin’s fruit: what looks enticing brings death, like Eve’s forbidden fruit (Genesis 3:6; Romans 6:23). • Similar language appears in Deuteronomy 29:18—“a root bearing poisonous and bitter fruit”—and Paul echoes it: “the poison of vipers is under their lips” (Romans 3:13). • Practical implication: evaluate outcomes. If activities, beliefs, or relationships lead toward spiritual toxicity, they reveal an underlying poisonous vine. their clusters are bitter “ their clusters are bitter ”(BSB). • Clusters suggest abundance, yet bitterness signals disappointment. God once asked, “When I looked for good grapes, why did it yield only bad?” (Isaiah 5:4). • Bitterness here captures both taste and effect: ungodly pursuits leave the soul empty and hard (Hebrews 12:15). • Jeremiah conveys the same dynamic: “I planted you a choice vine… How then have you turned into degenerate branches?” (Jeremiah 2:21). • For believers, the verse presses home the need to remain in the true Vine, Christ, whose clusters are sweet and life-giving (John 15:4–5). summary Deuteronomy 32:32 paints a stark contrast: people opposed to God spring from the same moral soil that produced Sodom and Gomorrah. Their very origin guarantees a harvest of poison and bitterness. The teaching is clear and literal—roots determine fruit. Stay planted in the Lord’s vineyard, and your clusters will be sweet; stray to Sodom’s fields, and even apparent success turns toxic. (32) Their vine--i.e., Israel's," not the enemies; going back to Deuteronomy 32:30, "Their Rock," i.e., Israel's Rock, "had sold them . . . for their vine is of the vine of Sodom." Comp. Hosea 10:1 : "Israel is an empty vine; he bringeth forth fruit unto himself;" and Isaiah 5:2; Isaiah 5:7 : "He looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes . . . He looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry."Verse 32. - If the Rock of Israel was so much mightier than the rock of their enemies, how came it that Israel was beaten and put to flight by their enemies? The reason is here given: It was because Israel had become wholly corrupt and vitiated that they were forsaken of the Lord and left to the power of their enemies. Their vine; i.e. Israel itself (cf. Psalm 80:9, etc.; Isaiah 5:2; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1 ). The vine of Sodom. It has been supposed that there is reference here to a particular plant, and different plants have been suggested as deserving to be so named. But it is more probable that Sodom and Gomorrah are here advanced as types of what is depraved, and to the moral taste nauseous (cf. Isaiah 1:10; Jeremiah 23:14). Gall (cf. Deuteronomy 29:18).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their vine [is] גַּפְנָ֔ם (gap̄·nām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape from the vine מִגֶּ֤פֶן (mig·ge·p̄en) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape of Sodom סְדֹם֙ (sə·ḏōm) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5467: Sodom -- a Canaanite city near the Dead Sea and from the fields וּמִשַּׁדְמֹ֖ת (ū·miš·šaḏ·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 7709: A cultivated field of Gomorrah. עֲמֹרָ֑ה (‘ă·mō·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6017: Gomorrah -- a city in the Jordan Valley Their grapes עֲנָבֵ֙מוֹ֙ (‘ă·nā·ḇê·mōw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6025: A grape are poisonous; ר֔וֹשׁ (rō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7219: A poisonous plant, the poppy, poison Their לָֽמוֹ׃ (lā·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew clusters [are] אַשְׁכְּלֹ֥ת (’aš·kə·lōṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 811: A bunch of grapes, other fruit bitter. מְרֹרֹ֖ת (mə·rō·rōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4846: Bitterness, a bitter thing, bile, venom Links Deuteronomy 32:32 NIVDeuteronomy 32:32 NLT Deuteronomy 32:32 ESV Deuteronomy 32:32 NASB Deuteronomy 32:32 KJV Deuteronomy 32:32 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:32 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:32 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:32 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:32 For their vine is of the vine (Deut. 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