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may you be secure all your days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your bars shall be iron and bronze, and as your days, so shall your strength be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thy shoes <i>shall be</i> iron and brass; and as thy days, <i>so shall</i> thy strength <i>be</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your sandals <i>shall be</i> iron and bronze; As your days, <i>so shall</i> your strength <i>be.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Your bars will be iron and bronze, And as your days, <i>so will</i> your strength <i>be.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Your locks will be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so will your leisurely walk be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Your locks shall be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so shall your leisurely walk be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your locks will be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so your fortitude will be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Your strongholds will be iron and bronze, And as your days are, so will your strength, your rest <i>and</i> security be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy bars shall be iron and brass; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and have strong town gates with bronze and iron bolts. Your people will be powerful for as long as they live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thy bars shall be iron and brass; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May the locks and bolts of your gates be made of iron and copper. May your strength last as long as you live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May his towns be protected with iron gates, And may he always live secure." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />may your bolts be made of iron and bronze, and may your strength be sufficient for each day you live."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The bars of your gates will be made of iron and bronze, and may you have lifelong strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your bars shall be iron and bronze. As your days, so your strength will be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your bars will be iron and bronze. As your days, so your strength will be. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Iron and bronze [are] your shoes, "" And as your days—your strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Iron and brass are thy shoes, And as thy days -- thy strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy bolt, iron and brass; and as thy days, thy rest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His shoe shall be iron and brass. As the days of thy youth, so also shall thy old age be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />His shoe shall be of iron and of brass. As were the days of your youth, so also shall be your old age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May the bolts of your gates be iron and bronze; may your strength endure through all your days! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your bars are iron and bronze; and as your days, so is your strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as to your days, so shall your strength be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your shoes are iron and brass and your might is according to your days.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Iron and brass shall be thy bars; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />His sandal shall be iron and brass; as thy days, so <i>shall be</i> thy strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=9693" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4515.htm" title="4515: min·‘ā·le·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A bolt. From na'al; a bolt.">May the bolts of your gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: bar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">be iron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">and bronze,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1679.htm" title="1679: dā·ḇə·’e·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Perhaps rest. From an unused root; quiet.">and may your strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ū·ḵə·yā·me·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">match your days.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a></span><br />Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-6.htm">Job 29:6</a></span><br />when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-13.htm">Psalm 147:13-14</a></span><br />For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. / He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Isaiah 45:2</a></span><br />“I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11-12</a></span><br />“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Proverbs 3:23-26</a></span><br />Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. / When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a></span><br />The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days, so shall your strength be.</p><p class="hdg">Thy shoes, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-9.htm">Deuteronomy 8:9</a></b></br> A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any <i>thing</i> in it; a land whose stones <i>are</i> iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></b></br> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put <i>it</i> on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on <i>his</i> feet:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Ephesians 6:15</a></b></br> And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;</p><p class="hdg">and as thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a></b></br> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of <i>them</i> whose heart <i>is</i> perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a></b></br> In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, <i>and</i> strengthenedst me <i>with</i> strength in my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29</a></b></br> He giveth power to the faint; and to <i>them that have</i> no might he increaseth strength.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/3-5.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-23.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-23.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-8.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-48.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-5.htm">Locks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-20.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-16.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">Bars</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Bolts</a> <a href="/joshua/6-19.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/joshua/6-19.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/joshua/6-19.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/judges/16-14.htm">Locks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/joshua/5-15.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">The majesty of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">The blessings of the twelve tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">The excellence of Israel</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze</b><br>This phrase symbolizes strength and security. In ancient times, city gates were crucial for protection against enemies. Iron and bronze were materials known for their durability and strength, suggesting a fortified defense. This imagery reflects God's promise of protection and stability for the tribe of Asher, to whom this blessing is directed. The use of iron and bronze can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual resilience, indicating that the people will be equipped to withstand challenges. This concept of divine protection is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a>, where God is described as a refuge and fortress.<p><b>and may your strength match your days.</b><br>This part of the blessing implies that the people will have the necessary strength and resources to meet the demands of each day. It suggests a divine provision that is perfectly suited to the needs of the moment, reminiscent of the daily manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-5</a>). This promise can be seen as an assurance of God's ongoing support and sustenance, ensuring that His people are never overwhelmed by their circumstances. It also reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>, where God's grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness. This phrase encourages believers to trust in God's provision and timing, knowing that He equips them for every challenge they face.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_asher.htm">Tribe of Asher</a></b><br>The specific tribe being blessed in this verse, known for its abundance and prosperity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, representing God's promise and provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/iron_and_bronze.htm">Iron and Bronze</a></b><br>Symbolic materials representing strength, durability, and protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, recipients of the blessings and promises given through Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_god's_provision.htm">Strength in God's Provision</a></b><br>God's promise of strength matching our days assures us that He provides exactly what we need for each day. We can trust in His provision and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_protection.htm">Security in God's Protection</a></b><br>The imagery of iron and bronze signifies God's unbreakable protection over His people. We can find peace in knowing that God is our fortress and shield.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_faith.htm">Endurance in Faith</a></b><br>Just as the tribe of Asher was promised strength, believers are called to endure in faith, relying on God's strength to face life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_in_obedience.htm">Blessings in Obedience</a></b><br>The blessings pronounced by Moses remind us that obedience to God leads to His favor and blessings in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The collective blessing to the tribe of Asher highlights the importance of community and mutual support among believers, encouraging us to strengthen one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_militarism.htm">What defines militarism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_manna_explained_scientifically.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3 - How can the miraculous feeding of manna be reconciled with scientific explanations of food sources in a desert?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_levirate_marriage_conflict_biblically.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-10: Does the levirate marriage requirement conflict with other Biblical passages on remarriage or widows?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Thy shoes shall be iron and brass.</span>--Perhaps we should rather read, <span class= "ital">thy bars shall be iron and brass. </span>The word here rendered "shoes" in the Authorised Version does not occur elsewhere. The nearest word to it means "locks" or "fastenings." It is also uncertain whether the whole sentence belongs to the blessing of Asher, or to all Israel. It seems most likely that, as Asher's territory was at the northern end of Palestine, close to the pass by which the most formidable invaders must enter in, an assurance is here given that the frontier of Israel should be safe. "Iron" and "brass" are mentioned together in connection with gates and bars in <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm" title="For he has broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.">Psalm 107:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm" title="I will go before you, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:">Isaiah 45:2</a>. But they are not usually connected with "shoes" in the Old Testament.<p><span class= "bld">And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.</span>--The word for "strength" does not occur elsewhere in the Old Testament, but the Targums and the LXX., and other authorities, seem to agree in its interpretation, and the form of the word points to this meaning, "strength," so that there is little doubt as to its correctness. But the meaning of the clause is variously given by Jewish authorities. "Thy strength in old ago shall be as the strength of thy youth;" or, "As thou spendest thy days (in doing the will of the Holy One or not), so shall thy strength be."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">May the bolts of your gate</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנְעָלֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(min·‘ā·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4515.htm">Strong's 4515: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bolt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be iron</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּרְזֶ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(bar·zel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iron, an iron implement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bronze,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְחֹ֖שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and your strength</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבְאֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇə·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps rest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">match your days.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְיָמֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·yā·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:25 Your bars shall be iron and brass (Deut. 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