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Themes in Deuteronomy 33

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Themes in Deuteronomy 33

Deuteronomy 33:1 (show verse)

This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death.

Christian ministers » Called » Men of God
moses » Character of » Called the man of God
Names » Of ministers » Men of God
Saints » The lord coming with his saints
Titles and names of saints » Men of God

Deuteronomy 33:2 (show verse)

He said:

The Lord came from Sinai
and appeared to them from Seir;
He shone on them from Mount Paran
and came with ten thousand holy ones,
with lightning from His right hand for them.

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

Deuteronomy 33:3 (show verse)

Indeed He loves the people.

All Your holy ones are in Your hand,
and they assemble at Your feet.
Each receives Your words.

Feet » Sitting at
Theocracy » Established

Deuteronomy 33:4 (show verse)

Moses gave us instruction,
a possession for the assembly of Jacob.

Lawgiver » Moses as
Theocracy » Established

Deuteronomy 33:5 (show verse)

So He became King in Jeshurun
when the leaders of the people gathered
with the tribes of Israel.

Jeshurun » A name used poetically for israel
Theocracy » Established

Deuteronomy 33:6 (show verse)

Let Reuben live and not die
though his people become few.

intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
The tribe of Reuben » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:7 (show verse)

He said this about Judah:

Lord, hear Judah’s cry and bring him to his people.
He fights for his cause with his own hands,
but may You be a help against his foes.

intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
Judah » Tribe of
Judah » Tribe of » Moses' benediction upon
The tribe of Judah » Predictions respecting
Tribe » Of judah
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:8 (show verse)

He said about Levi:

Your Thummim and Urim belong to Your faithful one;
You tested him at Massah
and contended with him 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

Deuteronomy 33:9 (show verse)

He said about his father and mother,
“I do not regard them.”
He disregarded his brothers
and didn’t acknowledge his sons,
for they kept Your word
and maintained 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

Deuteronomy 33:10 (show verse)

They will teach Your ordinances to Jacob
and Your instruction to Israel;
they will set incense before You
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

Deuteronomy 33:11 (show verse)

Lord, bless his possessions,
and accept the work of his hands.
Smash the loins of his adversaries and enemies,
so that they cannot rise again.

intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:12 (show verse)

He said about Benjamin:

The Lord’s beloved rests securely on Him.
He shields him all day long,
and he rests on His shoulders.

tribe of Benjamin » Predictions respecting
intercession » Additional instances of » moses » For israel
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:13 (show verse)

He said about Joseph:

May his land be blessed by the Lord
with the dew of heaven’s bounty
and the watery depths that lie 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

Deuteronomy 33:14 (show verse)

with the bountiful harvest from the sun
and the abundant yield of the seasons;

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

Deuteronomy 33:15 (show verse)

with the best products of the ancient mountains
and the bounty of the eternal 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

Deuteronomy 33:16 (show verse)

with the choice gifts of the land
and everything in it;
and with the favor of Him
who appeared in the burning bush.
May these rest on the head of Joseph,
on the crown of the prince of 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

Deuteronomy 33:17 (show verse)

His firstborn bull has splendor,
and horns like those of a wild ox;
he gores all the peoples with them
to the ends of the earth.
Such are the ten thousands of Ephraim,
and such 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

Deuteronomy 33:18 (show verse)

He said about Zebulun:

Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys,
and Issachar, in your tents.

Cities » Prosperity of, increased by commerce
Issachar » The tribe of issachar » Moses' blessing upon
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Zebulun » Tribe of » Moses' benediction upon

Deuteronomy 33:19 (show verse)

They summon the peoples to a mountain;
there they offer acceptable sacrifices.
For they draw from the wealth 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

Deuteronomy 33:20 (show verse)

He said about Gad:

The one who enlarges Gad’s territory
will be blessed.
He lies down like a lion
and tears off an arm or even a head.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Blessed by moses
The tribe of Gad » Predictions respecting
Lions » Rends its prey
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of gad
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:21 (show verse)

He chose the best part for himself,
because a ruler’s portion was assigned there for him.
He came with the leaders of the people;
he carried out the Lord’s justice
and His ordinances for Israel.

The tribe of Gad » Predictions respecting
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:22 (show verse)

He said about Dan:

Dan is a young lion,
leaping out of Bashan.

Animals » Lions » Characteristics of
Dan » Tribe of » Blessed by moses
Lions » Described as » Active
Lions » Characteristics of
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:23 (show verse)

He said about Naphtali:

Naphtali, enjoying approval,
full of the Lord’s blessing,
take possession to the west and the south.

Naphtali » Tribe of
Naphtali » Tribe of » Moses' benediction on
The tribe of Naphtali » Predictions respecting
The favor of God » Exemplified
Tribe » Kings of judaism » Of naphtali
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:24 (show verse)

He said about Asher:

May Asher be the most blessed of the sons;
may he be the most favored among his brothers
and dip his foot in olive oil.

Asher » Tribe of: census of, by families » Prophecies concerning » By moses
The tribe of Asher » Predictions concerning
Feet » Illustrative » (washed or dipped in oil,) of abundance
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:25 (show verse)

May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze,
and your strength last as long as you live.

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

Deuteronomy 33:26 (show verse)

There is none like the God of Jeshurun,
who rides the heavens to your aid,
the clouds in His majesty.

God » Mercy of » None like
God » None like to him
Jeshurun » A name used poetically for israel
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of

Deuteronomy 33:27 (show verse)

The God of old is your dwelling place,
and underneath are the everlasting arms.
He drives out the enemy before you
and commands, “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

Deuteronomy 33:28 (show verse)

So Israel dwells securely;
Jacob lives untroubled

in a land of grain and new wine;
even his skies drip with dew.

Corn » Palestine
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of a numerous posterity
Jews, the » Under God's special protection
Meteorology » Dew
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Wine » Places celebrated for » Canaan in general

Deuteronomy 33:29 (show verse)

How happy you are, Israel!
Who is like you,
a people saved by the Lord?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you,
and you will tread on their backs.

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