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As an eagle that stirs up her nest, That flutters over her young, He spread abroad his wings, he took them, He bore them on his pinions.

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God's Protective Care

Commentators explain that the eagle is a powerful symbol of God's tender and protective love. Just as a parent eagle gently cares for its young, fluttering over them and carrying them to safety on its strong wings, God found Israel in a helpless state and lovingly provided for and protected them. This imagery illustrates God's immense strength used for gentle care.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 32:1–42

18th Century

Theologian

Song of Moses

If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:11–12

19th Century

Bishop

(11, 12)

As an eagle awakeneth her nest,
Over her young she broodeth,
She spreadeth out her wings, she taketh up
each one…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 32:11–14

19th Century

Preacher

As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: so the LORD al…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:11

17th Century

Pastor

As an eagle stirs up her nest
Her young ones in it, to get them out of it.

Jarchi says the eagle is merciful to its you…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:7–14

17th Century

Minister

Moses gives particular instances of God's kindness and concern for them. The eagle's care for her young is a beautiful emblem of Christ's love, who…