E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 32:8
When, &c. i.e. He foreknew His purposes concerning Israel. See Genesis 10:32 . This was 200 years before Abraham. MOST HIGH = 'eley o n . See App-4 . divided. As an inheritance. Compare Deuteronomy 32:9 . Hebrew. nah al = to possess. See note on Deuteronomy 32:9 . Not Hebrew. palag (Genesis 10:25 ), which = to cleave by disruption, or parur (Genesis 10:5 , Genesis 10:32 ), which = to divide by breaking off. (See note App-50 .) People = Peoples. read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:1-47
The song of Moses (31:30-32:47)Being aware of the people’s tendency to rebellion against God (see v. 29), Moses left with them a song that he wanted everyone to take notice of (30). The song reminded the people of God’s loving care for them and of the need for faithfulness on their part towards him. It dealt with the future as well as the past, and reminded the people that in justice God would punish them and in mercy he would forgive them.As rain benefits young grass, so Moses’ words should... read more