Deuteronomy 33

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 33 of 34

1 And this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

2 And he said: Jehovah came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir for them; He shone forth from Mount Paran, and He came from the myriads of holy ones. At his right hand a law of fire went forth to them.

3 Yes, He loves the peoples; all His holy ones are in Your hand; and they sit down at Your feet; He lifts up each at Your words.

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Chapter Summary

The majesty of God. 6 The blessings of the twelve tribes. 26 The excellency of Israel.

Key Hebrew Words

בְּרָכָה blessing H1293 · TWOT 285b
בָּרַךְ to bless H1288 · TWOT 285
תּוֹרָה law, instruction H8451 · TWOT 910d
מוֹרָשָׁה inheritance, possession H4181 · TWOT 920e
מְעֹנָה refuge, dwelling H4585 · TWOT 1581b
קָדוֹשׁ holy one H6918 · TWOT 1990b

People & Context

Moses

The man of God who blesses the tribes of Israel before his death.

Joseph

Receives the richest blessing — the best of heaven, dew, deep, and sun; his myriads of Ephraim and thousands of Manasseh.

Levi

Priestly tribe entrusted with Thummim and Urim, tested at Massah, who teaches the Law and offers at the altar.

Judah

Blessed that Jehovah hear his voice and bring him to his people as a help against his adversaries.

Benjamin

Beloved of Jehovah who dwells securely beside Him, covered all the day.

Gad

Blessed as one enlarged; dwells like a lioness, tearing the arm and crown.

Timeline

Moses' Final Blessing: God's Arrival from Sinai

Moses begins his final blessing of the tribes by declaring God's majestic arrival from Sinai, shining forth with a law of fire for His loved people.

Deuteronomy 33:1-5
Blessing of Reuben

Moses blesses Reuben, praying that he may live, not die, and that his men be numbered.

Deuteronomy 33:6
Blessing of Judah

Moses blesses Judah, asking God to hear his voice, bring him to his people, and be a help against his adversaries.

Deuteronomy 33:7

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