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Deuteronomy 32

Deuteronomy 32:13

The Song of Moses · Deuteronomy 32:1–47
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Translations

Modern
He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag,
Traditional
He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;
Literal
He made him ride on the heights of the earth, that he might eat the fruits of the field. And He made him draw honey from the rock, and oil from the flinty rock,
Latin
…constituit eum super excelsam terram, ut comederet fructus agrorum: ut sugeret mel de petra, oleumque de saxo durissimo;

Original

Hebrew
English
He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag,

Notes

Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47

In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).

Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.

Parallels

Revelation 15:1–4

Glossary

Bamah Deuteronomy, Book of Food and Food Preparation Song of Moses

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Flint: General Scriptures Concerning God: Providence of Honey: Found in Rocks Ingratitude of Man to God Instruction in Religion Psalms: Didactic Songs Composed by Moses, Celebrating the Providence, Righteousness Rock: Oil From Rocks: Bees often Made Their Honey Amongst Rocks: Often Composed of Flint Rocks: The Olive Tree Flourished Amongst The Olive-Tree: Cultivated: Among Rocks