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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />with the choicest gifts of the ancient mountains and the fruitfulness of the everlasting hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />with the finest crops of the ancient mountains, and the abundance from the everlasting hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />with the finest produce of the ancient mountains and the abundance of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With the best things of the ancient mountains, With the precious things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And with the best things of the ancient mountains, With the choice things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“With the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the precious things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the best products of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the eternal hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the best products of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the eternal hills; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will have a rich harvest from the slopes of the ancient hills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the finest fruits from the oldest mountains, the best from the ancient hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May their ancient hills be covered with choice fruit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the choicest portion of the eternal mountains, and the best of the everlasting hills;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />with the best of the ancient mountains and the harvest produced by the age-old hills; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />with the finest produce of the ancient mountains, and the abundance of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the best things of the ancient mountains, for the precious things of the everlasting hills, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And by a chief thing—of the ancient mountains, "" And by a precious thing—of the continuous heights,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And by chief things -- of the ancient mountains, And by precious things -- of the age-during heights,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the head of the mountains of the beginning, and from the most excellent of the perpetual hills,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of the tops of the ancient mountains, of the fruits of the everlasting hills: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />from the heights of the ancient mountains, from the fruits of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With the finest gifts of the ancient mountains and the best from the everlasting hills; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with the finest produce of the ancient mountains, and the abundance of the everlasting hills;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With the best fruits of the eastern mountains, with the fruit of the eternal hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from the first fruits of the mountains of the East and from the produce of the hills of eternity,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And for the tops of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />from the top of the ancient mountains, and from the top of the everlasting hills,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-15.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=9582" 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">14</span>with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: ū·mê·rōš (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">with the best</a> <a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: qe·ḏem (N-ms) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">of the ancient</a> <a href="/hebrew/2042.htm" title="2042: har·rê- (N-mpc) -- Hill, mountain. From an unused root meaning to loom up; a mountain.">mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/4022.htm" title="4022: ū·mim·me·ḡeḏ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing; hence something valuable, as a product or fruit.">and the bounty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">of the everlasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1389.htm" title="1389: giḇ·‘ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A hill. Feminine from the same as Geba'; a hillock.">hills,</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers.…<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="/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25</a></span><br />by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Psalm 36:6</a></span><br />Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-7.htm">Job 15:7</a></span><br />Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Habakkuk 3:6</a></span><br />He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/6-2.htm">Ezekiel 6:2-3</a></span><br />“Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. / You are to say: ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a></span><br />Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15</a></span><br />Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-9.htm">Psalm 65:9-13</a></span><br />You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-3.htm">Psalm 72:3</a></span><br />May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-4.htm">Isaiah 40:4</a></span><br />Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/114-4.htm">Psalm 114:4</a></span><br />the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-11.htm">Isaiah 49:11</a></span><br />I will turn all My mountains into roads, and My highways will be raised up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Psalm 125:2</a></span><br />As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26</a></b></br> The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Habakkuk 3:6</a></b></br> He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways <i>are</i> everlasting.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7</a></b></br> Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/28-47.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-17.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Best</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-21.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-59.htm">Lasting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/numbers/3-2.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/exodus/38-28.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/33-19.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-16.htm">Best</a> <a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/judges/20-15.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-29.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/joshua/11-2.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/joshua/2-16.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/esther/1-5.htm">Lasting</a> <a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-16.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/joshua/5-11.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Tops</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>with the best of the ancient mountains</b><br>This phrase highlights the blessings associated with the ancient mountains, which are often seen as symbols of stability and permanence. In biblical times, mountains were considered places of divine revelation and strength. The "best" of these mountains suggests the choicest resources and blessings that come from them, such as minerals, fertile soil, and protection. Mountains like Sinai and Zion hold significant spiritual importance in Scripture, representing God's presence and covenant with His people. The reference to "ancient" underscores the timeless nature of God's creation and His enduring promises.<p><b>and the bounty of the everlasting hills</b><br>The "bounty" refers to the abundant resources and fertility provided by the hills, which are described as "everlasting," indicating their enduring nature. Hills in the biblical context often symbolize abundance and prosperity. This imagery can be connected to the blessings promised to the tribes of Israel, particularly in the context of the Promised Land, which was described as a land flowing with milk and honey. The everlasting nature of the hills can also be seen as a metaphor for God's eternal provision and faithfulness. This phrase echoes the blessings given to Joseph in <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26</a>, where similar language is used to describe the richness and enduring nature of God's gifts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death. This chapter contains his final words to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_israel.htm">Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The blessings in <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Deuteronomy 33</a> are directed towards the twelve tribes of Israel, each receiving a specific blessing that reflects their future inheritance and role.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_mountains_and_everlasting_hills.htm">Ancient Mountains and Everlasting Hills</a></b><br>These geographical features symbolize stability, strength, and the enduring nature of God's blessings. They are often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent God's eternal promises and the richness of His creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_blessings.htm">God's Eternal Blessings</a></b><br>The "ancient mountains" and "everlasting hills" symbolize the enduring nature of God's blessings. Just as these natural features have stood the test of time, so too do God's promises remain steadfast and unchanging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stability_in_god's_promises.htm">Stability in God's Promises</a></b><br>The imagery of mountains and hills reminds us of the stability and reliability of God's word. In a world of change and uncertainty, believers can find security in the eternal nature of God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/richness_of_god's_creation.htm">Richness of God's Creation</a></b><br>The "bounty" mentioned in the verse points to the abundance and richness of God's creation. This serves as a reminder of God's provision and the fullness of life that comes from living in accordance with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_legacy.htm">Inheritance and Legacy</a></b><br>The blessings to the tribes of Israel highlight the importance of spiritual inheritance and legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider what spiritual legacy they are leaving for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_mountains_in_scripture.htm">Symbolism of Mountains in Scripture</a></b><br>Mountains often symbolize divine encounters and revelations in the Bible. This verse encourages believers to seek God's presence and guidance, much like the patriarchs and prophets who encountered God on the mountains.<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/was_yahweh_an_edomite_or_canaanite_god.htm">Is Yahweh originally an Edomite or Canaanite deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_israel's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_all_faiths_coexist_per_isaiah_2_2-3.htm">If Isaiah 2:2-3 indicates all peoples will stream to the Lord's mountain, how do we reconcile this with other faiths continuing to flourish?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_region_still_face_droughts.htm">If the land was to become abundantly fruitful (Ezekiel 36:8-9), why does modern agriculture in that region still struggle with droughts and other environmental challenges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-15.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">with the best</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵרֹ֖אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the ancient</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶ֑דֶם</span> <span class="translit">(qe·ḏem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mountains</span><br /><span class="heb">הַרְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(har·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2042.htm">Strong's 2042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hill, mountain </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the bounty</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִמֶּ֖גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mim·me·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4022.htm">Strong's 4022: </a> </span><span class="str2">A distinguished thing, something valuable, as a, product, fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the everlasting</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hills,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבְע֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(giḇ·‘ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1389.htm">Strong's 1389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hillock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:15 For the chief things of the ancient (Deut. 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