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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
19th Century
Baptist
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, …
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
