And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon,
Moses' Spirit-given blessing declares the promised land blessed of the Lord, and this verse belongs to that blessing. It describes that land's abundance under God's blessing, with the precious fruits brought forth by the sun meaning the rich crops and fruits ripened by sunshine there. The land Moses was shown was fruitful and beautiful, like a second Eden.
What was displayed to him from Pisgah-Nebo proved the words true, showing the country clear and beautiful with mountains clothed with cedars, hills bearing olives and vineyards, and green plains bright with flowers and rich in fruitfulness. There tropical palms stood beside wheat and barley, and sunny valleys held brooks and birdsong. Goodly cities and fair gardens appeared, with lakes enriched from the sea. Flocks were on the hillsides, and honey from bees was found even among the rocks.
Moses' Spirit-given blessing declares the promised land blessed of the Lord, and this verse belongs to that blessing. It describes that land's abundance under God's blessing, with the precious fruits brought forth by the sun meaning the rich crops and fruits ripened by sunshine there. The land Moses was shown was fruitful and beautiful, like a second Eden.
What was displayed to him from Pisgah-Nebo proved the words true, showing the country clear and beautiful with mountains clothed with cedars, hills bearing olives and vineyards, and green plains bright with flowers and rich in fruitfulness. There tropical palms stood beside wheat and barley, and sunny valleys held brooks and birdsong. Goodly cities and fair gardens appeared, with lakes enriched from the sea. Flocks were on the hillsides, and honey from bees was found even among the rocks.