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Exodus 33:16
For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight?is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people thatare upon the face of the earth.

Numbers 23:9
For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and thisis his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

the fountain

Deuteronomy 8:7,8
For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; …

Psalm 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations,even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

Proverbs 5:15-18
Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well…

his

Deuteronomy 33:13
And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORDbe his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,

Deuteronomy 11:11
But the land, whither ye go to possess it,is a land of hills and valleys,and drinketh water of the rain of heaven:

Deuteronomy 32:2
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:

the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled
The "fountain of Jacob" is a metaphorical expression referring to the descendants of Jacob, the patriarch whose name was changed to Israel. This phrase suggests a life of peace and prosperity, free from external threats and internal strife. It can be seen as a prophetic vision of the Messianic age, where ultimate peace and rest are found in Christ, the true Israel. The imagery of a fountain also symbolizes life and abundance, pointing to the spiritual blessings that flow from a relationship with God.

in a land of grain and new wine,
This phrase highlights the fertility and abundance of the Promised Land, a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Grain and new wine are symbols of prosperity and God's provision, as seen in passages likeDeuteronomy 8:7-9. The land's productivity is a tangible sign of God's blessing and faithfulness to His covenant. In a broader theological context, grain and wine are also seen as types of Christ, who is the Bread of Life and whose blood is symbolized by wine in the New Covenant.

where even the heavens drip with dew.
Dew in the ancient Near East was crucial for agriculture, especially in a land with limited rainfall. It represents God's provision and blessing, as seen in passages likeHosea 14:5, where God promises to be like the dew to Israel. The imagery of heavens dripping with dew suggests an abundance of divine favor and sustenance. This can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual refreshment and renewal, pointing to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament era.

“So Israel dwells securely” (Deuteronomy 33:28) pictures the nation settled, protected, and undisturbed.

• The promise looks back to God’s pledge inDeuteronomy 33:12, “Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him,” and forward toJeremiah 23:6 where “Israel will dwell securely.”

• Safety flows from God’s presence, asProverbs 18:10 reminds us: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

• In practical terms this means:

– No enemy can ultimately uproot God’s people (Deuteronomy 28:7).

– Their peace originates with the covenant-keeping God, not their own strength (Psalm 4:8).

For believers today, the verse invites trust in the same unchanging Protector (Hebrews 13:8).

“The fountain of Jacob” refers to the offspring of Jacob—Israel’s continuing generations.

•Psalm 68:26 speaks of worshippers “from the fountain of Israel,” showing the term’s focus on descendants.

• “Lives untroubled” echoesNumbers 23:9b, “Behold, a people dwelling alone, and not reckoning itself among the nations,” underscoring separation from hostile powers.

• God guards the whole line, not just one generation (Isaiah 48:1).

Takeaway: The Lord’s care is generational; His covenant shelter extends to children’s children who cling to Him (Psalm 103:17-18).

The security is not bare survival but abundant provision.

•Deuteronomy 11:14 promises rain “so that you may gather in your grain and new wine and oil.”

•Joel 2:19 assures, “I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied.”

• Abundance here means:

– Food security (Psalm 65:9-13).

– Joyous celebration, since grain and wine accompany Israel’s feasts (Leviticus 23:13).

God delights to give His people “life…more abundantly” (John 10:10b).

Dew in Scripture is a gentle, daily blessing.

• Isaac blessed Jacob, “May God give you…the dew of heaven” (Genesis 27:28).

• Moses compared his teaching to dew inDeuteronomy 32:2, showing its refreshing quality.

•Hosea 14:5 pictures restoration: “I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily.”

Implications:

– Regular, quiet refreshment from above, not merely seasonal downpours.

– Assurance that God controls both sky and soil (Zechariah 8:12).

Deuteronomy 33:28 paints a fourfold portrait of God’s covenant faithfulness: secure dwelling, generational safety, material plenty, and constant heavenly refreshment. It calls God’s people—then and now—to rest confidently in the One who protects, provides, and renews without fail.

"And Israel dwelleth securely,
Alone, the fountain of Jacob,
On a land of corn and new wine;
His heavens also drop down dew."The fountain of Jacob is parallel to Israel. Israel is so designated because they came forth from Jacob as waters from a copious source (Ibn Ezra; cf.Isaiah 48:1;Psalm 68:26).

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