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He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>There is</i> none like unto the God of Jeshurun, <i>who</i> rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“<i>There is</i> no one like the God of Jeshurun, <i>Who</i> rides the heavens to help you, And in His excellency on the clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And the clouds in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“There is none like the God of Jeshurun (Israel), Who rides the heavens to your help, And through the skies in His majestic glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, the clouds in his majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, the clouds in His majesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Israel, no other god is like ours--the clouds are his chariot as he rides across the skies to come and help us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heaven for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"There's no one like your God, Jeshurun! He rides through the heavens to help you. In majesty he rides through the clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />People of Israel, no god is like your God, riding in splendor across the sky, riding through the clouds to come to your aid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens with its lofty clouds to help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There is no one like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the sky to help you, on the clouds in majesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"There is none like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, In his majesty through the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is none like to the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellence on the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“There is no one like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, in his excellency on the skies. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[There is] none like the God of Yeshurun, "" Riding the heavens to your help, "" And in His excellence the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Riding the heavens in thy help, And in His excellency the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />None as the God of Jeshurun, riding the heavens in thy help and in his lifting up the choirs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is no other God like the God of the rightest: he that is mounted upon the heaven is thy helper. By his magnificence the clouds run hither and thither. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There is no other god like the God of the most righteous one. He who rides upon the heavens is your helper. His magnificence scatters the clouds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens in his power, who rides the clouds in his majesty; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, majestic through the skies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is none like the God of Israel, who rides through the heaven to your help, and in his excellency on the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There is none like the God of Israel Who rides in the Heavens for your help and in his magnificence.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heaven as thy help, And in His excellency on the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There is not <i>any such</i> as the God of the beloved; he who rides upon the heaven <i>is</i> thy helper, and the magnificent One of the firmament.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-26.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=9699" 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">25</span>May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“There is none</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: kā·’êl (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">like the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3484.htm" title="3484: yə·šu·rūn (N-proper-fs) -- Upright one, poetic name for Isr. From yashar; upright; Jeshurun, a symbol. Name for Israel.">of Jeshurun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: rō·ḵêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">who rides</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/5828.htm" title="5828: ḇə·‘ez·re·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A help, helper. From azar; aid.">to your aid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7834.htm" title="7834: šə·ḥā·qîm (N-mp) -- Dust, cloud. From shachaq; a powder: by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament.">and the clouds</a> <a href="/hebrew/1346.htm" title="1346: ū·ḇə·ḡa·’ă·wā·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Majesty, pride. From ga'ah; arrogance or majesty; by implication, ornament.">in His majesty.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’…<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="/psalms/68-33.htm">Psalm 68:33-34</a></span><br />to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds. / Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-22.htm">Isaiah 40:22</a></span><br />He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a></span><br />laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Isaiah 19:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Psalm 68:4</a></span><br />Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Psalm 18:10</a></span><br />He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Isaiah 31:5</a></span><br />Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a></span><br />‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></span><br />Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Psalm 68:17</a></span><br />The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">Psalm 144:5</a></span><br />Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a></span><br />If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-9.htm">Psalm 18:9</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-15.htm">Isaiah 45:15</a></span><br />Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is none like to the God of Jeshurun, who rides on the heaven in your help, and in his excellency on the sky.</p><p class="hdg">none</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who <i>is</i> like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful <i>in</i> praises, doing wonders?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8</a></b></br> Among the gods <i>there is</i> none like unto thee, O Lord; neither <i>are there any works</i> like unto thy works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18,25</a></b></br> To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? … </p><p class="hdg">jeshurun</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Deuteronomy 32:15</a></b></br> But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered <i>with fatness</i>; then he forsook God <i>which</i> made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.</p><p class="hdg">rideth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Psalm 18:10</a></b></br> And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Psalm 68:4,33,34</a></b></br> Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a></b></br> Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Help</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-5.htm">Jeshurun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-5.htm">Jesh'urun</a> <a href="/exodus/9-17.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-9.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-9.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-24.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-20.htm">Sky</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/joshua/2-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-28.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-2.htm">Jeshurun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-5.htm">Jesh'urun</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-17.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/esther/6-8.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/judges/10-4.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/joshua/10-11.htm">Sky</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>There is none like the God of Jeshurun</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. "Jeshurun" is a poetic name for Israel, meaning "upright one," and is used to denote the ideal character of the nation. The assertion that there is no one like God highlights His sovereignty and distinctiveness from the gods of surrounding nations, who were often depicted as limited and fallible. This echoes the monotheistic declaration found in passages like <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Isaiah 45:5</a>, where God declares, "I am the LORD, and there is no other." It underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, reminding them of His faithfulness and power.<p><b>who rides the heavens to your aid</b><br>This imagery portrays God as a divine warrior, a common motif in ancient Near Eastern literature, where deities were often depicted as riding chariots. However, unlike pagan gods, the God of Israel is not confined to earthly chariots but rides the heavens, signifying His supreme power and authority over creation. This phrase assures Israel of God's readiness to intervene on their behalf, reflecting His role as a protector and deliverer. It connects to <a href="/psalms/68-33.htm">Psalm 68:33-34</a>, which describes God as the one who "rides upon the highest heavens," emphasizing His majesty and might.<p><b>and the clouds in His majesty</b><br>Clouds are often associated with God's presence and glory in the Bible. They symbolize His transcendence and the mystery of His divine nature. In <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>, God leads the Israelites by a pillar of cloud, signifying His guidance and protection. The mention of clouds here reinforces the idea of God's majestic presence and His ability to control the elements. It also foreshadows the New Testament depiction of Christ's return, as seen in <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a>, where Jesus is described as coming "on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory," linking the Old Testament imagery to the eschatological hope in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_of_jeshurun.htm">God of Jeshurun</a></b><br>"Jeshurun" is a poetic name for Israel, meaning "upright one." It emphasizes the ideal character of Israel as God's chosen people. The verse highlights God's unique and unparalleled nature in His relationship with Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens_and_clouds.htm">Heavens and Clouds</a></b><br>These elements symbolize God's transcendence and majesty. The imagery of God riding the heavens and clouds signifies His supreme power and His readiness to come to the aid of His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses'_blessing.htm">Moses' Blessing</a></b><br>This verse is part of Moses' final blessing to the tribes of Israel before his death. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and power to protect and deliver His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_uniqueness.htm">God's Uniqueness</a></b><br>There is no one like God. He is unparalleled in power, majesty, and faithfulness. This should lead us to worship Him with reverence and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assistance.htm">Divine Assistance</a></b><br>God is actively involved in the lives of His people. He is not distant but rides the heavens to come to our aid. We can trust in His timely help and intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/majesty_and_power.htm">Majesty and Power</a></b><br>The imagery of God riding the heavens and clouds reminds us of His sovereignty over all creation. We should live with confidence, knowing that the Creator of the universe is on our side.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>As God was with Israel, He is with us through the new covenant in Christ. We are called to live upright lives, reflecting our identity as His chosen people.<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/how_many_levels_of_heaven_are_there.htm">How many levels of heaven are there?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_of_jeshurun'_mean.htm">What does "God of Jeshurun" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_exodus_33_11_align_with_33_20.htm">If Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke with God 'face to face,' how do we reconcile this with Exodus 33:20 where God says no one can see His face and live?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_archeological_proof_for_heb._3_7-11.htm">In Hebrews 3:7-11, the reference to Israel's rebellion in the wilderness implies widespread miraculous events; why is there so little corroborating archeological evidence for these events?</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>(26) <span class= "bld">There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun.</span>--<span class= "ital">Their rock is not as our Rock. </span>For Jeshurun, see note on <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm" title="But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: you are waxen fat, you are grown thick, you are covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.">Deuteronomy 32:15</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 26-29.</span> - As Moses commenced by celebrating the glorious majesty of Jehovah when he appeared to establish his covenant with Israel, so he concludes with a reference to God as the eternal Refuge and the saving Help of his people. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun.</span> The points and accents direct that this should be read, <span class="accented">There is none like God</span>, <span class="accented">O Jeshurun</span>; and though all the ancient versions read as does the Authorized Version, the Masoretic punctuation is vindicated here by the following thy help, which shows that Israel is here addressed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-26.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">There is none</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like the God</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(kā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jeshurun,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשֻׁר֑וּן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šu·rūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3484.htm">Strong's 3484: </a> </span><span class="str2">upright one', poetic name for Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who rides</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹכֵ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḵêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֙יִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your aid,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְעֶזְרֶ֔ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·‘ez·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5828.htm">Strong's 5828: </a> </span><span class="str2">A help, helper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the clouds</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁחָקִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḥā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7834.htm">Strong's 7834: </a> </span><span class="str2">A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His majesty.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḡa·’ă·wā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1346.htm">Strong's 1346: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arrogance, majesty, ornament</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:26 There is none like God Jeshurun who (Deut. 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