Deuteronomy 32:2 asv — My doctrine shall drop as the rain; My speech shall distil as the dew, As the small rain upon the tender grass, And as…

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. "

— Deuteronomy 32:2, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 32 — Context

1

Give ear, ye heavens, and I will speak; And let the earth hear the words of my mouth.

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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 grass, And as the showers upon the herb.

3

For I will proclaim the name of Jehovah: Ascribe ye greatness unto our God.

4

The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.

5

They have dealt corruptly with him, they are not his children, it is their blemish; They area perverse and crooked generation.

Deuteronomy 32:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 32:2 say?
Deuteronomy 32:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 32:2 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 32:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 32, verse 2.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 32:2.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 32:2 in?
Deuteronomy 32:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 32:2?
Deuteronomy 32:2 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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