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: (KJV)
Deuteronomy 32:2 May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. (ESV)
My doctrine is one word Strong’s leqach, leh’-kakh; from H3947; properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement:—doctrine, learning, fair speech.
My speech is one word Strong’s ʼimrâh, im-raw’; or אֶמְרָה ʼemrâh; feminine of H561, and meaning the same:—commandment, speech, word.
What is the meaning of Inveiglement?
According to Webster: to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements
Rain can cause a flood of information. Dew on the other hand covers us with gentleness.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Hebrews 1:2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
He has spoken to us as the dew, covering us in gentleness.
In short, doctrine is instruction, not commandment. Doctrine is meant to bring understanding but who teaches and how it is taught can be an inveiglement, which is influence but should never be considered to be His speech. His speech is a commandment, which is delivered to us by faith through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Confused? Welcome to the club.
Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
This is why no teacher should be allowed to teach without being examined thoroughly to determine the soundness of his doctrine according to tenets of the church.
Titus 1:9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.