Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.
Rich cream from cattle and milk from sheep, with the finest lambs and rams from Bashan's fertile pastures, and goats, along with the best wheat - and you drank the pure juice of grapes.
God is describing how He blessed Israel with the richest, most abundant food and drink from the land.
📚 Historical Context
In Deuteronomy 32, Moses delivers a song to the Israelites on the brink of entering the Promised Land, recounting God's faithful provision during their wilderness journey and the rich blessings awaiting them in Canaan. This verse poetically describes the abundant food and drink God supplied, such as butter, milk, and fine livestock, to illustrate the fertility and prosperity He promised. Bashan, mentioned here, was a known region east of the Jordan River celebrated for its high-quality sheep and cattle, underscoring the lavish nature of God's gifts to His people.
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