Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. New Living Translation Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants. English Standard Version May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. Berean Standard Bible Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. King James Bible 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: New King James Version Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As raindrops on the tender herb, And as showers on the grass. New American Standard Bible “May my teaching drip as the rain, My speech trickle as the dew, As droplets on the fresh grass, And as the showers on the vegetation. NASB 1995 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the droplets on the fresh grass And as the showers on the herb. NASB 1977 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the droplets on the fresh grass And as the showers on the herb. Legacy Standard Bible Let what I have learned drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the droplets on the fresh grass And as the showers on the herb. Amplified Bible “Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the light rain upon the tender grass, And as the spring showers upon the herb. Christian Standard Bible Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants. American Standard Version My doctrine shall drop as the rain; My speech shall distil as the dew, As the small rain upon the tender grass, And as the showers upon the herb. Contemporary English Version Israel, I will teach you. My words will be like gentle rain on tender young plants, or like dew on the grass. English Revised Version My doctrine shall drop as the rain, My speech shall distil as the dew; As the small rain upon the tender grass, And as the showers upon the herb: GOD'S WORD® Translation Let my teachings come down like raindrops. Let my words drip like dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on green plants. Good News Translation My teaching will fall like drops of rain and form on the earth like dew. My words will fall like showers on young plants, like gentle rain on tender grass. International Standard Version May my instructions descend like rain and may my words flow like dew, as light rain upon the grass, and as showers upon new plants. Majority Standard Bible Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. NET Bible My teaching will drop like the rain, my sayings will drip like the dew, as rain drops upon the grass, and showers upon new growth. New Heart English Bible My doctrine shall drop as the rain. My speech shall condense as the dew, as the small rain on the tender grass, as the showers on the herb. Webster's Bible Translation My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distill as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: World English Bible My doctrine will drop as the rain. My speech will condense as the dew, as the misty rain on the tender grass, as the showers on the herb. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy doctrine drops as rain; My sayings flow as dew; As storms on the tender grass, "" And as showers on the herb, Young's Literal Translation Drop as rain doth My doctrine; Flow as dew doth My sayings; As storms on the tender grass, And as showers on the herb, Smith's Literal Translation My doctrine shall drop as the rain; My word shall pour out as the dew, As the showers upon the herbage, And as the rains upon the green herb: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet my doctrine gather as the rain, let my speech distil as the dew, as a shower upon the herb, and as drops upon the grass. Catholic Public Domain Version Let my doctrine accumulate like the rain. Let my eloquence form like the dew, like a mist upon the plants, and like water droplets upon the grass. New American Bible May my teaching soak in like the rain, and my utterance drench like the dew, Like a downpour upon the grass, like a shower upon the crops. New Revised Standard Version May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew; like gentle rain on grass, like showers on new growth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy word shall drop as rain, my speech shall fall as dew, as the gentle wind upon the tender herbs, and as the showers upon the grass; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My teaching shall drop as rain and my speech shall come down as dew, as spiritswinds upon new grass and like gentle showers upon grass: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My doctrine shall drop as the rain, My speech shall distil as the dew; As the small rain upon the tender grass, And as the showers upon the herb. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let my speech be looked for as the rain, and my words come down as dew, as the shower upon the herbage, and as snow upon the grass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Moses1Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. 2Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. 3For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God!… Cross References Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. Psalm 72:6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. Job 29:22-23 After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. / They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. Isaiah 44:3-4 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. / They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Matthew 13:23 But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. Isaiah 55:1-2 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Psalm 65:10-11 You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Hebrews 6:7 For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. Isaiah 61:11 For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Isaiah 45:8 Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it. Treasury of Scripture My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain on the tender herb, and as the showers on the grass: drop 2 Samuel 23:4 And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Job 29:22,23 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them… Psalm 72:6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. as the showers Micah 5:7 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. Zechariah 10:1 Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Jump to Previous Abundant Descend Dew Distil Distill Doctrine Drop Dropping Herb New Plants Rain Sayings Showers Small Speech Teaching Tender Words YoungJump to Next Abundant Descend Dew Distil Distill Doctrine Drop Dropping Herb New Plants Rain Sayings Showers Small Speech Teaching Tender Words YoungDeuteronomy 32 1. Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance46. He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48. God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die Let my teaching fall like rain This phrase emphasizes the nourishing and life-giving nature of God's Word. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, rain was essential for survival, symbolizing divine blessing and sustenance. The teaching of Moses, as God's prophet, is meant to refresh and invigorate the spiritual lives of the Israelites, much like rain revitalizes the earth. This imagery is echoed in Isaiah 55:10-11, where God's Word is compared to rain and snow that accomplishes His purpose. and my speech settle like dew like gentle rain on new grass like showers on tender plants Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final words to the Israelites before his death. This chapter is part of the "Song of Moses," a poetic and prophetic message. 2. Israelites The audience of Moses' message, the Israelites are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are about to enter this land under Joshua's leadership. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordJust as rain and dew are essential for growth and sustenance, God's word is vital for spiritual nourishment and growth. Believers should seek to immerse themselves in Scripture regularly. Gentleness in Teaching Moses' use of gentle rain and dew as metaphors for his teaching suggests that instruction should be delivered with care and compassion. This is a model for how we should teach and share God's word with others. Receptivity to God's Word The imagery of new grass and tender plants implies a readiness to receive. Believers should cultivate a heart that is open and receptive to God's teachings, allowing them to take root and flourish. Consistency in Spiritual Growth Just as rain and dew are consistent and necessary for plant growth, regular engagement with God's word is crucial for ongoing spiritual development. God's Provision and Care The nurturing imagery reminds us of God's continual provision and care for His people. Trusting in God's faithfulness can bring peace and assurance in our daily lives.(2) My doctrine.--Or, my learning, that which I receive--a not very common, but beautiful expression in the Hebrew. Everything that comes down from the "Father of lights" is handed on by one heavenly messenger to another, until it falls upon the heart of man, in just that form in which he can best receive it. The Son of God says," My doctrine is not Mine, but His that sent Me." "I speak that which I have seen with my Father." Of the Holy Spirit He says, "He shall receive of Mine and shall show it unto you." The apostles speak "in words which the Holy Ghost teacheth." The parallels of the verse appear to be these:--My learning shall drop as the rain; My speech shall distil as the dew, as the sweeping showers upon the tender herb, as the multitude of drops upon the grass. The "small rain" of the Authorised Version points to a different and probably untenable derivation of the Hebrew word. The rain is more definite than the dew, and therefore the first word in the second half of the verse should be stronger than the second, and not vice versa. The tender herb just sprouting can bear heavier showers than the grown grass.Verse 2. - My doctrine shall drop as the rain. The Hebrew verb here and in Deuteronomy 33:28 is properly rendered by" drop;" it expresses the gentle falling of a genial shower or the soft distillation of dew. The clause is best taken imperatively, as it is by the LXX., the Vulgate, and Onkelos: Let my doctrine drop as the rain, let my speech distil, etc. The point of comparison here is not the quickening, fructifying, vivifying influence of the rain and dew, so much as the effective force of these agents as sent from heaven to produce results. So might his doctrine come with power into the minds of his hearers. Doctrine (לֶקַה from לָקַח to take); that which takes one (Proverbs 7:21, "fair speech," By which one is captivated), or which one takes or receives, viz. instruction (Proverbs 4:2; Isaiah 29:24). Small rain; gentle showers, such as conduce to the growing of herbs. The Hebrew word (שְׂעִידִים) primarily means hairs, and is here used of rain coming down in thin streams like hair. Showers; heavy rain (רִבִיבִים from רָבַב, to be much or many, equal to multitude of drops). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let my teachingלִקְחִ֔י (liq·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3948: Something received, instruction, inveiglement fall יַעֲרֹ֤ף (ya·‘ă·rōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6201: To droop, to drip like rain כַּמָּטָר֙ (kam·mā·ṭār) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain and my speech אִמְרָתִ֑י (’im·rā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word settle תִּזַּ֥ל (tiz·zal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5140: To flow, trickle, drop, distill like dew, כַּטַּ֖ל (kaṭ·ṭal) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew like gentle rain כִּשְׂעִירִ֣ם (kiś·‘î·rim) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8164: Rain (drop) on עֲלֵי־ (‘ă·lê-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against new grass, דֶ֔שֶׁא (ḏe·še) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1877: A sprout, grass like showers וְכִרְבִיבִ֖ים (wə·ḵir·ḇî·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7241: Abundant showers on עֲלֵי־ (‘ă·lê-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against tender plants. עֵֽשֶׂב׃ (‘ê·śeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage Links Deuteronomy 32:2 NIVDeuteronomy 32:2 NLT Deuteronomy 32:2 ESV Deuteronomy 32:2 NASB Deuteronomy 32:2 KJV Deuteronomy 32:2 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 32:2 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 32:2 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 32:2 French Bible Deuteronomy 32:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain (Deut. 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