The days of old, i.e. the history and events of ancient days or former ages, and thou wilt find that I had a respect unto thee, not only in Abraham’s time, but long before it. Compare Jeremiah 2:20. read more
The song composed by Moses and recited to the people as a witness against them. “It embraces the whole future history of Israel, and bears all the marks of prophetic testimony in the perfectly ideal picture which it draws on the one hand, or the benefits and blessings conferred by the Lord upon His people; on the other hand of the ingratitude with which Israel repaid God for them all” (cf. Delitz). The poem divided into six parts.Deuteronomy 32:1-3. Introductory, importance of doctrine... read more
Chapter 32So this is the song that Moses taught the children of Israel. And incidentally it was the first hit rock song. It is a song about the Rock.Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the rock, His work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment, a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He ( Deuteronomy 32:3-4 ).So the song begins with a declaration of God as our Rock, of His works, His ways, His judgments, His truths, His... read more
Deuteronomy 32:1 . Give ear, oh ye heavens, and I will speak. This ode, which is full of rhythm, and of almost every poetic excellence and beauty, has been called the Swan song of Moses, who died singing sublime but mournful notes. The principal words have been much copied by future prophets. It is carmen seculare, a song to the age, of truth, not of flattery. Deuteronomy 32:2 . My doctrine shall drop as the rain. In hieroglyphic writing, rain often designates knowledge and science,... read more
Deuteronomy 32:7-8Remember the days of old.Particular instances of God’s kindness1. Some were ancient; and for proof of them he appeals to the records. The authentic histories of ancient times are of singular use, especially the history of the Church in its infancy.2. Others were more modern; and for proof of them he appeals to their fathers and elders that were now alive and with them. Parents must diligently teach their children not only the Word of God, His laws (Deuteronomy 6:7), and the... read more
Deu 32:7 Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. Ver. 7. And they will tell thee. ] And so they did. Jdg 6:13 Psa 44:1-2 read more
Remember: Psalms 44:1, Psalms 77:5, Psalms 119:52, Isaiah 63:11 many generations: Heb. generation and generation, Psalms 10:6, Psalms 77:8, *marg. ask: Deuteronomy 4:32, Exodus 13:14, Judges 6:13, Job 8:8-2 Samuel :, Psalms 44:1, Psalms 77:5, Psalms 77:6, Psalms 77:11, Psalms 77:12, Psalms 78:3, Psalms 78:4, Isaiah 46:9 Reciprocal: Exodus 12:26 - your children Job 15:10 - the grayheaded Psalms 105:5 - Remember Isaiah 41:4 - calling Jeremiah 6:16 - Stand Joel 2:2 - many generations Acts... read more
Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.The days of old — The events of ancient days or former ages, and thou wilt find that I had a respect unto thee not only in Abraham's time, but long before it. read more
7. Remember the days of old In thought the speaker places himself in the midst of the moral degeneracy and apostasy of the people. He would have them from that point look back to their earliest history, and remember what Jehovah had done for them. read more
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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 32:1-52
Deuteronomy 32:1-John : . Moses’ Song is a didactic poem, a theodicy in which Yahweh’ s ways are vindicated. In its sentiments and artistic form it is unsurpassed in the poetry of the OT. Its dominant theme is Yahweh’ s justice and lovingkindness to Israel notwithstanding the nation’ s sinfulness. It is impossible to fix the date of this poem with any confidence. But points of contact with Jer., Isaiah 40-55, Ezek., and the Wisdom literature suggest the closing years of the Exile (say 550... read more