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He made him ride on the high places of the earth, He ate the increase of the field; He made him to suck honey out of the rock, Oil out of the flinty rock;

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God's Lavish Provision

The verse uses poetic language to describe the Promised Land's incredible abundance. Commentators explain that phrases like "honey out of the rock" and "oil out of the flinty rock" show God providing luxuries from the most unlikely places. This wasn't just about survival; it was a demonstration of God's lavish generosity and blessing upon His people.

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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 Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Deuteronomy 32:13–14

19th Century

Preacher

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, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 32:13

16th Century

Theologian

He made him ride on the high places. It is but a frivolous imagination of those who suppose that Judea was so called because it was the na…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:13

17th Century

Pastor

He made him to ride on the high places of the earth
Or land, the land of Canaan; by which are meant the towers, cast…

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…