Thematic Bible
Deuteronomy 33:1 (show verse)
This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.
Deuteronomy 33:2 (show verse)
He said,
“The Lord came from Sinai,
And dawned on them from Seir;
He shone forth from Mount Paran,
And He came from among ten thousand holy ones;
At His right hand was aflaming fire, a law, for them.
And dawned on them from Seir;
He shone forth from Mount Paran,
And He came from among ten thousand holy ones;
At His right hand was a
Angels » Innumerable
Armies » Figurative
Law » Received by the disposition of angels
Law » Given at sinai
the Law of moses » Called » A fiery law
Paran » Mountains
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Seir » A range of hills southwest of the dead sea » The people of israel travel by
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » The law delivered to moses upon
Theocracy » Established
Armies » Figurative
Law » Received by the disposition of angels
Law » Given at sinai
the Law of moses » Called » A fiery law
Paran » Mountains
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Seir » A range of hills southwest of the dead sea » The people of israel travel by
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » The law delivered to moses upon
Theocracy » Established
Deuteronomy 33:3 (show verse)
“Indeed, He loves His people;
All
They followed in Your steps;
They accept and receive direction from You.
Deuteronomy 33:4 (show verse)
“Moses commanded us with a law,
As a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
Deuteronomy 33:5 (show verse)
“The Lord was King in Jeshurun (Israel),
When the heads of the people were gathered,
The tribes of Israel together.
Deuteronomy 33:6 (show verse)
“May [the tribe of] Reuben live and not die out,
Deuteronomy 33:7 (show verse)
And [Moses said] this of Judah:
“Hear, O Lord, the voice of Judah,
And bring him to his people.
With his hands he contended for them,
And may You be a help against his enemies.”
And bring him to his people.
With his hands he contended for them,
And may You be a help against his enemies.”
Deuteronomy 33:8 (show verse)
Of Levi he said,
“Your Thummim and Your Urim belong to Your godly man [Aaron],
Whom You tested and proved at Massah,
With whom You contended at the waters of Meribah;
Whom You tested and proved at Massah,
With whom You contended at the waters of Meribah;
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
priests » Services of » Teaching the law
Revelation » Methods of » By urim and thummim
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest
Urim and thummim » Only priests could interpret
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
priests » Services of » Teaching the law
Revelation » Methods of » By urim and thummim
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Urim and thummim » Illustrative of the light and perfection of Christ, the true high priest
Urim and thummim » Only priests could interpret
Deuteronomy 33:9 (show verse)
Who
‘I did not consider them’;
Nor did he acknowledge his brothers,
Nor did he regard his own sons,
For the priests observed Your word,
And kept Your covenant.
Fidelity » Of women » In keeping the covenant with God
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
Levites » Religious zeal of
the Levites » Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment
Obedience » Instances of » The israelites
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
Levites » Religious zeal of
the Levites » Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment
Obedience » Instances of » The israelites
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:10 (show verse)
“The priests shall teach Your ordinances (judgments) to Jacob,
And Your law to Israel.
They shall put incense
And whole burnt offerings on Your altar.
Incense » Uses of
Incense » None but priest to offer
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Law » Expounded by » The priests and levites
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
Levites » Teachers of the law
Levites » Religious zeal of
the Levites » Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment
Priest » Duties of » Teach the law
priests » Services of » Teaching the law
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Incense » None but priest to offer
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Law » Expounded by » The priests and levites
the Law of moses » Priests and levites to teach
Levites » Teachers of the law
Levites » Religious zeal of
the Levites » Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment
Priest » Duties of » Teach the law
priests » Services of » Teaching the law
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:11 (show verse)
“O Lord, bless Levi’s substance (ability),
And accept and take pleasure in the work of his hands;
Crush and shatter the loins of those who rise up against him,
And of those who hate him, so that they do not rise again.”
Deuteronomy 33:12 (show verse)
Of Benjamin he said,
“May the beloved of the Lord dwell in safety by Him;
He shields and covers him all the day long,
And he dwells between His shoulders.”
He shields and covers him all the day long,
And he dwells between His shoulders.”
Deuteronomy 33:13 (show verse)
And of Joseph he said,
“Blessed by the Lord be his land,
With the precious things of heaven, with the dew,
And from the deep water that lies beneath,
With the precious things of heaven, with the dew,
And from the deep water that lies beneath,
Dew » A merciful providence
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:14 (show verse)
With the precious fruits of the sun,
And with the precious produce of the months.
Astronomy » Moon » General references to
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
Fruits » Divided into » Precious
Fruits » Require » Influence of the sun and moon
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Moon » Its influences
Moon » Influences vegetation
The sun » The rays of » Produce and ripen fruits
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
Fruits » Divided into » Precious
Fruits » Require » Influence of the sun and moon
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Moon » Its influences
Moon » Influences vegetation
The sun » The rays of » Produce and ripen fruits
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:15 (show verse)
“With the best things of the ancient mountains,
And with the precious things of the everlasting hills,
Earth » Perpetuity of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Mountains » Abounded with » Precious things
Mountains » Called » The ancient mountains
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Mountains » Abounded with » Precious things
Mountains » Called » The ancient mountains
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:16 (show verse)
With the precious things of the earth and its fullness,
And the favor and goodwill of Him who dwelt in the bush.
Let these blessings come upon the head of Joseph,
And upon the crown of the head of him who was distinguished [as a prince] among his brothers.
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:17 (show verse)
“His majesty is like a firstborn young bull,
And his horns like the horns of the wild ox;
With them he will gore the peoples,
All of them together, to the ends of the earth.
And those are the ten thousands of Ephraim,
And those are the thousands of Manasseh.”
Animals » Lions » Unicorn
Ephraim » Tribe of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
Horns » Illustrative » (pushing with,) of conquests
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of ephraim, &c
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (firstling of,) of the glory of joseph
Tribe » Of ephraim
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Unicorn » Horned
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of joseph
Unicorn » Sometimes found with two horns
Ephraim » Tribe of
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Ephraim » Predictions respecting
Horns » Illustrative » (pushing with,) of conquests
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of ephraim, &c
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Joseph » Son of jacob » His sons jointly called joseph
Manasseh » Tribe of » Blessing or moses on
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Oxen » Bull or bullock illustrative » (firstling of,) of the glory of joseph
Tribe » Of ephraim
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Unicorn » Horned
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of joseph
Unicorn » Sometimes found with two horns
Deuteronomy 33:18 (show verse)
Of Zebulun he said,
“Rejoice, Zebulun, in your interests abroad,
And, Issachar, in your tents [at home].
And, Issachar, in your tents [at home].
Deuteronomy 33:19 (show verse)
“They will call the peoples to the mountain (Mount Carmel);
There they will offer sacrifices of righteousness;
For they will draw out the abundance of the seas,
And the hidden treasures of the sand.”
Cities » Prosperity of, increased by commerce
Issachar » The tribe of issachar » Moses' blessing upon
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Sacrifices of
Sacrifices » Of righteousness
the Sea » Commercial nations » Derived great wealth from
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Zebulun » Tribe of » Moses' benediction upon
Issachar » The tribe of issachar » Moses' blessing upon
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Sacrifices of
Sacrifices » Of righteousness
the Sea » Commercial nations » Derived great wealth from
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Zebulun » Tribe of » Moses' benediction upon
Deuteronomy 33:20 (show verse)
Of Gad he said,
“Blessed is the one who enlarges Gad;
He lurks like a lioness,
And tears the arm and the crown of the head.
He lurks like a lioness,
And tears the arm and the crown of the head.
Deuteronomy 33:21 (show verse)
“He selected the best [land] for himself,
For there the leader’s portion was reserved;
Yet he came with the leaders of the people;
He carried out the justice (righteous will) of the Lord,
And His ordinances (judgments) with Israel.”
Deuteronomy 33:22 (show verse)
Of Dan he said,
“Dan is a lion’s cub,
That leaps forth from Bashan.”
That leaps forth from Bashan.”
Deuteronomy 33:23 (show verse)
Of Naphtali he said,
“O Naphtali, satisfied with favor,
And full of the blessing of the Lord,
Take possession of the sea [of Galilee] and the south.”
And full of the blessing of the Lord,
Take possession of the sea [of Galilee] and the south.”
Deuteronomy 33:24 (show verse)
Of Asher he said,
“More blessed than sons is Asher;
May he be favored by his brothers,
And may he dip his foot in oil.
May he be favored by his brothers,
And may he dip his foot in oil.
Deuteronomy 33:25 (show verse)
“Your strongholds will be iron and bronze,
And as your days are, so will your strength, your rest and security be.
Asher » Tribe of: census of, by families » Prophecies concerning » By moses
The tribe of Asher » Predictions concerning
Brass » Figurative
Brass » Canaan abounded in
Holy land » Abounded in minerals
Iron » The land of canaan abounded with
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are strengthened by God
Shoes » Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
The tribe of Asher » Predictions concerning
Brass » Figurative
Brass » Canaan abounded in
Holy land » Abounded in minerals
Iron » The land of canaan abounded with
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are strengthened by God
Shoes » Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:26 (show verse)
“There is none like the God of Jeshurun (Israel),
Who rides the heavens to your help,
And through the skies in His majestic glory.
Deuteronomy 33:27 (show verse)
“The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place,
And underneath are the everlasting arms;
He drove out the enemy from before you,
And said, ‘Destroy!’
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Consolation under Affliction » To the persecuted
Everlasting » Arms
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Sustaining providence » Supports the weak
God » Supplies of » Supporter of the weak
God » Ability of » Arm of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
Names » Of God the father » Eternal God
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Defending them against their enemies
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Providence » Sustaining » Supports the weak
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Consolation under Affliction » To the persecuted
Everlasting » Arms
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Sustaining providence » Supports the weak
God » Supplies of » Supporter of the weak
God » Ability of » Arm of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
Names » Of God the father » Eternal God
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Defending them against their enemies
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Providence » Sustaining » Supports the weak
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Deuteronomy 33:28 (show verse)
“So Israel dwells in safety and security,
The fountain of Jacob alone and secluded,
In a land of grain and new wine;
His heavens also drop down dew.
Deuteronomy 33:29 (show verse)
“Happy and blessed are you, O Israel;
Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,
The Shield of your help,
And the Sword of your majesty!
Your enemies will cringe before you,
And you will tread on their high places [tramping down their idolatrous altars].”
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A shield
Exaltation » Of israel » Exalted to a high position when obedient a type of the true church
Exaltation » Israel » Exalted to a high position when obedient a type of the true church
God » Hand of » Helper
God » Remember » Shield
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Israel » Called to separation » Exalted to a high position
Israel » Defence of in battle » Exaltation
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
Jews, the » Their national greatness
divine Protector » A shield
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
Swords » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
Titles and names of saints » People saved by the lord
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Exaltation » Of israel » Exalted to a high position when obedient a type of the true church
Exaltation » Israel » Exalted to a high position when obedient a type of the true church
God » Hand of » Helper
God » Remember » Shield
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Israel » Called to separation » Exalted to a high position
Israel » Defence of in battle » Exaltation
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
Jews, the » Their national greatness
divine Protector » A shield
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
Swords » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
Titles and names of saints » People saved by the lord
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of