Israel dwells in safety, the fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine. Yes, his heavens drop down dew.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 28. Alone, without standing in need of the assistance of any other but God. See Numbers 23:9. Bible.—Some of the ancient Germans would have no communication with any other nation; and they depopulated the country around, to keep all at a distance. Calmet.—The Chinese seem to be at present nearly of the same disposition, as well as those who inhabit Japan, and so forth—The eye of Jacob. His posterity, by whom he sees the transactions of the world. Bible.—Hebrew the fountain, is taken in the same sense. The country which his descendants enjoyed, was well watered with springs. Numbers 24:7.—Dew, it will be so abundant. Chald. The heavens will drop down dew. Calmet. 32:2.