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Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/27.htm">New King James Version</a> “These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin; <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “When you cross the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “These [tribes] shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After you cross the Jordan River, these are the tribes that will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> "After you have crossed the Jordan, the following tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim when the blessings are pronounced on the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> "When you cross the Jordan River, these tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people—Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/27.htm">NET Bible</a> "The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye have come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/27.htm">World English Bible</a> “These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “These stand on Mount Gerizzim to bless the people, in your passing over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'These do stand, to bless the people, on mount Gerizzim, in your passing over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> These shall stand to bless the people upon mount Gerizim, in your passing over Jordan; Simeon and Levi and Judah and Issachar, and Joseph and Benjamin:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> These shall stand upon mount Garizim to bless the people, when you are passed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Juda, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “These shall stand upon Mount Gerizim, as a blessing to the people, when you will have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/27.htm">New American Bible</a> When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When you have crossed over the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim for the blessing of the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> These tribes shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin; <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> “These will stand on the mountain of Garzim for the blessing of the people when you have crossed the Jordan: Shemon and Levi and Yehuda and Issakar and Yoseph and Benyamin:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are passed over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin; <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> These shall stand to bless the people on mount Garizin having gone over Jordan; Symeon, Levi, Judas, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=7187" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/27.htm">Curses Pronounced from Ebal</a> 11On that day Moses commanded the people: 12<a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: bə·‘ā·ḇə·rə·ḵem (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">“When you have crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘am·ḏū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">shall stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/1630.htm" title="1630: gə·ri·zîm (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in N. Isr. Plural of an unused noun from garaz, cut up; Gerizim, a mountain of Palestine.">Gerizim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: lə·ḇā·rêḵ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">to bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">Simeon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: wə·lê·wî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">Levi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">Issachar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: wə·yō·w·sêp̄ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·ḇin·yā·min (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Benjamin.</a> 13And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Joshua 8:33</a> All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel. <a href="/joshua/8-30.htm">Joshua 8:30-35</a> At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to the LORD, the God of Israel, / just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings. / And there in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua inscribed on the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he had written. ... <a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Joshua 24:1</a> Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Judges 9:7</a> When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Genesis 12:6-7</a> Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. / Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a> Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. <a href="/genesis/49-28.htm">Genesis 49:28</a> These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. <a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Exodus 24:7</a> Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” <a href="/numbers/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, ... <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">1 Kings 8:33-34</a> When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and forgive the sin of Your people Israel. May You restore them to the land You gave to their fathers. <a href="/2_kings/23-2.htm">2 Kings 23:2-3</a> And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a> At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. <a href="/nehemiah/8-5.htm">Nehemiah 8:5-6</a> Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up. / Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Psalm 133:3</a> It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>These shall stand on mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:<a href="/deuteronomy/9-7.htm">Deuteronomy 9:7</a> Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the LORD thy God to wrath in the wilderness: from the day that thou didst depart out of the land of Egypt, until ye came unto this place, ye have been rebellious against the LORD.<a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Joshua 8:33</a> And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.<a href="/deuteronomy/11-26.htm">Deuteronomy 11:26-29</a> Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; … Simeon<a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Genesis 29:33-35</a> And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon… <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18,24</a> And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar… <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a> And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/34-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-15.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/numbers/34-26.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/numbers/36-12.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/34-19.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-5.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-4.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Places</a> <a href="/numbers/34-20.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-5.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-8.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-13.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/joshua/2-23.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-18.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-13.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-16.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-13.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-13.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 27</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-1.htm">The people are commanded to write the law upon stones</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">and to build an altar of whole stones</a> 11. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-11.htm">The tribes to be divided on Gerizim and Ebal</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-14.htm">The curses to be pronounced on mount Ebal</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Jordan River served as a natural boundary, and crossing it symbolized leaving the wilderness behind and entering a land of promise. This crossing is reminiscent of the Red Sea crossing, highlighting God's deliverance and faithfulness. It also prefigures Christian baptism, symbolizing the transition from the old life to the new.these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people Mount Gerizim, located in the central region of Canaan, was chosen as the site for pronouncing blessings. This mountain, along with Mount Ebal, formed a natural amphitheater near Shechem, a significant city in Israel's history. The act of standing on Mount Gerizim to bless the people underscores the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing the blessings of obedience. This event foreshadows the blessings found in Christ, who fulfills the law and offers spiritual blessings to believers.Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin These six tribes were selected to stand on Mount Gerizim. Each tribe has its own historical and prophetic significance: Simeon: Known for its dispersion within Israel, Simeon's inclusion here highlights God's grace and the potential for restoration. Levi: The priestly tribe, representing spiritual leadership and intercession, pointing to Christ as our High Priest. Judah: The tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, symbolizing leadership and messianic promise. Issachar: Known for wisdom and understanding of the times, reflecting the importance of discernment in following God's will. Joseph: Represented by Ephraim and Manasseh, symbolizing fruitfulness and God's provision, with Joseph's life being a type of Christ in suffering and exaltation. Benjamin: The youngest tribe, associated with strength and resilience, from which the Apostle Paul descended, highlighting the spread of the Gospel. These tribes' role in blessing the people underscores the unity and diversity within the covenant community, pointing to the collective inheritance and responsibility of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mount_gerizim.htm">Mount Gerizim</a> A significant mountain in the central region of ancient Israel, opposite Mount Ebal. It is the site where blessings were proclaimed over the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_tribes_of_simeon,_levi,_judah,_issachar,_joseph,_and_benjamin.htm">The Tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin</a> These six tribes were chosen to stand on Mount Gerizim to pronounce blessings over the people of Israel. Each tribe has its own historical and spiritual significance within the nation of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crossing_the_jordan.htm">Crossing the Jordan</a> This event marks the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land, a pivotal moment in their history, symbolizing a transition from wandering to settlement. 4. <a href="/topical/b/blessings_and_curses_ceremony.htm">Blessings and Curses Ceremony</a> A covenant renewal ceremony where blessings were pronounced from Mount Gerizim and curses from Mount Ebal, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's law. 5. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who, under God's direction, instructed the people regarding the blessings and curses as part of the covenant renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_blessing.htm">Obedience and Blessing</a> The act of standing on Mount Gerizim to pronounce blessings underscores the principle that obedience to God's commandments brings blessings. Reflect on how obedience in your life aligns with receiving God's blessings. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_responsibility.htm">Community and Responsibility</a> The involvement of specific tribes in the ceremony highlights the communal aspect of faith and the shared responsibility of upholding God's law. Consider how you contribute to your faith community and uphold its values. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_promised_land.htm">Symbolism of the Promised Land</a> Crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land symbolizes new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's promises. Reflect on the "Jordan" moments in your life where God has led you into new phases of His promises. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a> Moses' leadership in guiding the Israelites through this covenant renewal process illustrates the importance of godly leadership. Evaluate the leadership roles you hold and how you can lead others in faithfulness to God. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_renewal.htm">Covenant Renewal</a> The ceremony on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal serves as a reminder of the need for continual renewal of our commitment to God. Consider ways to renew your covenant with God regularly through prayer, study, and worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27</a> <a href="/q/why_is_mount_gerizim_important.htm">What is the significance of Mount Gerizim?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_agrapha_in_christianity.htm">What is the significance of Mount Gerizim?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_altar_on_ebal,_not_gerizim.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 27:4 specify Mount Ebal for the altar instead of Mount Gerizim, and is there any historical or textual contradiction behind this location? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_joshua's_altar_on_mount_ebal.htm">What is Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“When you have crossed בְּעָבְרְכֶ֖ם (bə·‘ā·ḇə·rə·ḵem) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine these [tribes] אֵ֠לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those shall stand יַֽעַמְד֞וּ (ya·‘am·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Mount הַ֣ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Gerizim גְּרִזִ֔ים (gə·ri·zîm) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1630.htm">Strong's 1630: </a> Gerizim -- a mountain in Northern Israel to bless לְבָרֵ֤ךְ (lə·ḇā·rêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the people: הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Simeon, שִׁמְעוֹן֙ (šim·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife Levi, וְלֵוִ֣י (wə·lê·wî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him Judah, וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Issachar, וְיִשָּׂשכָ֖ר (wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom Joseph, וְיוֹסֵ֥ף (wə·yō·w·sêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites and Benjamin. וּבִנְיָמִֽן׃ (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 27:12 These shall stand on Mount Gerizim (Deut. 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