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Butter of the herd, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs, Rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat; Of the blood of the grape you drank wine.
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Commentators explain that this verse uses poetic language to describe not just sustenance, but extreme luxury. Terms like "fat of lambs" and "the fat of kidneys of wheat" signify the absolute finest quality of food and grain available. God didn't just provide for Israel; He gave them the very best of everything, showcasing His lavish generosity.
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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
Anglican
Kidneys of wheat. —The metaphor is literally translated from the Hebrew. The kidneys are enclosed in the very best of the fat of t…
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, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Butter of kine Made of milk, which kine or cows give; Jarchi says, this is the fat that is gathered on the top of mi…
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…
