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My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
Deuteronomy 32:2 — KJV
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Deuteronomy 32:2
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Deuteronomy 32:2
Verse 2 of 52
Commentary
Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:2
Theological / DevotionalMy doctrine. Literally, “my taking,” from the verb “to take.” The idea is that of receiving in order to pass on to others. The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth of how he had delivered over to them the instruction he had received from God (see 1 Cor. 11:2). Paul even used language similar to that of Moses (see 1 Cor. 11:23).
As the rain. A symbol of refreshment (see Job 29:23; Ps. 72:6).
Speech. Also translated as “word” (see Deut. 33:9; 2 Sam. 22:31; Ps. 12:6) and as “commandment” (see Ps. 147:15).
As the dew. The word translated “dew” is from the verb root “to be moist,” “to rain fine rain,” that is, mist. The dew is a symbol of gentle, refreshing speech, as here, of unity among brethren (see Ps. 133:3), of royal favor (see Prov. 19:12), and of God’s tender mercies to His people (see Hosea 14:5).
Tender herb. Literally, “grass,” as in Gen. 1:11, 12; 2 Sam. 23:4.
Grass. From the usual word for vegetation, particularly vegetables suitable for human use (see Gen. 1:11, 12,29, 30; 3:18; 9:3).
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