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Version</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the people of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And this <i>is</i> the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now this <i>is</i> the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses was a prophet, and before he died, he blessed the tribes of Israel by saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites with this blessing before he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelis before his death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And this is the with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the children of Israel before his death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And this [is] the blessing [with] which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And this the blessing which Moses the man of God praised the sons of Israel before his death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing, wherewith the man of God Moses blessed the children of Israel, before his death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />This is the blessing, with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the sons of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites before he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites before his death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the servant of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And this is the blessing with which Moshe the Servant of God blessed the children of Israel before he was to die.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And this is the blessing wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And this <i>is</i> the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-1.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=9445" 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">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: wə·zōṯ (Conj-w:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: hab·bə·rā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">is the blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</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/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">pronounced</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">upon the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mō·w·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">his death.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.…<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/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1</a></span><br />Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-14.htm">Numbers 24:14</a></span><br />Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-4.htm">Exodus 18:4</a></span><br />The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-7.htm">Numbers 23:7</a></span><br />And Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘put a curse on Jacob for me; come and denounce Israel!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-18.htm">Numbers 23:18</a></span><br />Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-3.htm">Numbers 24:3</a></span><br />and he lifted up an oracle, saying: “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-15.htm">Numbers 24:15</a></span><br />Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Numbers 24:20</a></span><br />Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-23.htm">Numbers 24:23</a></span><br />Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-22.htm">Joshua 13:22</a></span><br />The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a></span><br />(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-7.htm">1 Kings 22:7</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6</a></span><br />But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-27.htm">Isaiah 41:27</a></span><br />I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Isaiah 44:26</a></span><br />who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And this is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.</p><p class="hdg">the blessing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Genesis 27:4,27-29</a></b></br> And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring <i>it</i> to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1,28</a></b></br> And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you <i>that</i> which shall befall you in the last days… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-50.htm">Luke 24:50,51</a></b></br> And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them… </p><p class="hdg">the man</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6</a></b></br> Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/13-6.htm">Jeremiah 13:6</a></b></br> And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27</a></b></br> And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/28-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-52.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-50.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-52.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-51.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-48.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-36.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-4.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Pronounced</a> <a href="/joshua/8-26.htm">Wherewith</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'; 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This particular blessing is a formal declaration, similar to those given by patriarchs like Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49.htm">Genesis 49</a>. It serves as a prophetic and authoritative statement over the tribes of Israel.<p><b>that Moses the man of God</b><br>Moses is referred to as "the man of God," a title that underscores his unique role as a prophet, leader, and mediator between God and Israel. This title is used for individuals who have a special relationship with God and are chosen to deliver His messages, as seen in other figures like Elijah and Elisha.<p><b>pronounced upon the Israelites</b><br>The Israelites, descendants of Jacob, are the recipients of this blessing. This act of pronouncement is a continuation of the covenantal promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, emphasizing the chosen status of Israel as God's people. It also reflects the communal nature of blessings in the ancient Near Eastern context, where leaders would often bless their people.<p><b>before his death</b><br>The timing of this blessing is significant as it occurs at the end of Moses' life, similar to the blessings given by Jacob to his sons. It marks a transition of leadership and serves as a final act of guidance and encouragement. This moment is pivotal as it precedes the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land, highlighting the continuity of God's promises despite the change in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>Known as the "man of God," Moses is the central figure in this passage. He is the leader and prophet who guided the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Here, he is giving his final blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. They are the recipients of Moses' blessings and are about to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing.htm">The Blessing</a></b><br>This event is significant as it represents Moses' final act of leadership and care for the people he has led for forty years. It is a prophetic and pastoral moment, where Moses speaks God's favor over each tribe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_leader.htm">The Role of a Leader</a></b><br>Moses exemplifies the heart of a godly leader who cares deeply for his people. Leaders today can learn from his example of blessing and guiding those under their care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_blessing.htm">The Power of Blessing</a></b><br>Words spoken in faith and under God's guidance have the power to shape destinies. Believers are encouraged to speak blessings over their families, communities, and nations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Moses' blessings remind us of the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. Consider how your actions and words today can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_transition.htm">Preparation for Transition</a></b><br>As Moses prepares the Israelites for a new chapter, we are reminded of the importance of preparing ourselves and others for transitions in life, trusting in God's continued guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The blessings underscore God's faithfulness to His promises. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life and how you can trust Him for the future.<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/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_man_of_god.htm">What defines a man of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gad_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gad in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_judah's_deliverance_in_deut._33_7.htm">In Deuteronomy 33:7, what historical proof supports Judah's deliverance as proclaimed, given the absence of direct records?</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>XXXIII.<p>MOSES' LAST BLESSING.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel.</span>--The title <span class= "ital">man of God </span>is here used for the first time. Its counterpart is to be found in <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm" title="So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.">Deuteronomy 34:5</a> : "Moses the <span class= "ital">servant of Jehovah </span>died." The more any man is a "servant to Jehovah," the more is he a "man of Elohim" to his fellow-men. After Moses, Elijah and Elisha are more especially described by this title ("man of God ") in the Old Testament.<p><span class= "bld">Blessed . . . Israel before his death.</span>--"And if not then, when should he?" (Rashi.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moses the man of God.</span> This appellation is applied to Moses only here and in <a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6</a> and the heading of <a href="/psalms/90.htm">Psalm 90</a>. The phrase, "<span class="accented">man of</span> <span class="accented">God</span>," indicates one favored with Divine communications, and employed as God's messenger to men (cf. <a href="/1_samuel/9-6.htm">1 Samuel 9:6</a>; <a href="/1_kings/12-22.htm">1 Kings 12:22</a>). In this heading, the author of the blessing is clearly distinguished from the person by whom it was inserted in this place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-1.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">This</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזֹ֣את</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the blessing</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּרָכָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·rā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pronounced</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּרַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·raḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his death.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:1 This is the blessing with which Moses (Deut. 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