“I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh — the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.”
Deuteronomy 32:42 (BSB)
Context Reading
40For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, 41when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me. 42I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh — the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” 43Rejoice, O heavens, with Him, and let all God’s angels worship Him. Rejoice, O nations, with His people; for He will avenge the blood of His children. He will take vengeance on His adversaries and repay those who hate Him; He will cleanse His land and His people. 44Then Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.