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

יִזְבְּח֣וּ slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525

זִבְחֵי sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a

קְהִלַּ֥ת assembly H6952 · TWOT 1991b

מִזְבְּחֶֽ altar H4196 · TWOT 525b

קְטוֹרָה֙ smoke of sacrifice H6988 · TWOT 2011a

People & Context

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.

Blessing of Reuben

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

Blessing of Judah

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

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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