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Deuteronomy 32:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 32:13

Verse 13 of 52

Scripture focus

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;

Deuteronomy 32:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:13

Theological / Devotional

On the high places. A figure of speech suggestive of the triumphant leading of God (see Amos 4:13). Compare the promise applicable today to the remnant church (see Isa. 58:13, 14).

The increase. Due to the beneficent care of God and the blessing He would add to their labors, and lives of obedience (see Matt. 6:33).

Honey out of the rock. An allusion to the many wild bees to be found in the rocky crevices of Palestine. Honey is used to illustrate divine teachings (see Prov. 24:13, 14), also as a figure of the righteous judgments of God (see Ps. 19:9-11), and His Word (see Ps. 119:103). Here, its primary reference is to the natural bounties of Canaan.

Oil out of the flinty rock. Nothing good would be lacking. Oil, or “fatness,” is a symbol of prosperity and luxury (see Eze. 16:13, 19).

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