Deuteronomy
“He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.”
Deuteronomy 32:10
Deuteronomy 32:10 (KJV) speaks to God's love, refuge in God, and God's protection — words set in Deuteronomy, Moses' final words to Israel. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
1 John 4:16
Common questions
What does Deuteronomy 32:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 32:10 reads: "He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye." The verse speaks to God's love, refuge in God, and God's protection. To read it well, take it in the flow of Deuteronomy 32 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Deuteronomy 32:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye." is Deuteronomy 32:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Deuteronomy chapter 32.
What are some related Bible verses to Deuteronomy 32:10?
Verses that sit beside Deuteronomy 32:10 include Zephaniah 3:17, 1 John 4:19, and 1 John 3:1. Reading them alongside Deuteronomy 32:10 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with Deuteronomy 32:10?
Read Deuteronomy 32:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.