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At your feet they all bow down, and from you receive instruction, <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Living Translation</a> Indeed, he loves his people; all his holy ones are in his hands. They follow in his steps and accept his teaching. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> Yes, he loved his people, all his holy ones were in his hand; so they followed in your steps, receiving direction from you, <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a> Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a> Yes, He loves the people; All His saints are in Your hand; They sit down at Your feet; Everyone receives Your words. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Indeed, He loves the people; All Your holy ones are in Your hand, And they followed in Your steps; Everyone takes of Your words. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Indeed, He loves the people; All Your holy ones are in Your hand, And they followed in Your steps; Everyone receives of Your words. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Indeed, He loves the people; All Thy holy ones are in Thy hand, And they followed in Thy steps; Everyone receives of Thy words. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Indeed, He loves the people; All Your holy ones are in Your hand, And they followed in Your steps; Everyone is bearing up Your words. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Indeed, He loves His people; All Your holy ones are in Your hand. They followed in Your steps; They accept and receive direction from You. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Indeed he loves the people. All your holy ones are in your hand, and they assemble at your feet. Each receives your words. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Indeed He loves the people. All Your holy ones are in Your hand, and they assemble at Your feet. Each receives Your words. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea, he loveth the people; All his saints are in thy hand: And they sat down at thy feet; Every one shall receive of thy words. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD loves the tribes of Israel, and he protects his people. They listen to his words and worship at his feet. * <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea, he loveth the peoples; All his saints are in thy hand: And they sat down at thy feet; Every one shall receive of thy words. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You certainly love your people. All your holy ones are in your hands. They bow at your feet to receive your instructions. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD loves his people and protects those who belong to him. So we bow at his feet and obey his commands. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, lover of people, all of his holy ones are in your control. They gather at your feet to do as you have instructed. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a> Surely he loves the people; all your holy ones are in your power. And they sit at your feet, each receiving your words. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Yes, he loves the people. All his holy ones are in your hand. They sat down at your feet; each receives your words. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a> Yes, he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet. Each receives your words. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Indeed, He [is] loving the peoples; All His holy ones [are] in Your hand, "" And they sat down at Your foot, "" [Each] lifts up Your words. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Also He is loving the peoples; All His holy ones are in thy hand, And they -- they sat down at thy foot, Each He lifteth up at thy words. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Surely, he loved the peoples; all his holy ones in thy hand: they lay down at thy foot; and he will take of thy words.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He hath loved the people, all the saints are in his hand: and they that approach to his feet, shall receive of his doctrine. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He loved the people; all the holy ones are in his hand. And those who approach his feet shall receive from his doctrine. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a> Indeed, lover of the peoples, all the holy ones are at your side; They follow at your heels, carry out your decisions. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed, O favorite among peoples, all his holy ones were in your charge; they marched at your heels, accepted direction from you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Yea, he supplied their needs; he also made them to be beloved by the nations; he blessed all his saints; and they followed closely after his feet, every one receiving one of his words. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He gave to them also, He made them love the Gentiles and he blessed all His Holy Ones and they followed your feet and were receiving from your word.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Yea, He loveth the peoples, All His holy ones--they are in Thy hand; And they sit down at Thy feet, Receiving of Thy words. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he spared his people, and all his sanctified ones are under thy hands; and they are under thee; and he received of his words <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=9465" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes</a> …2He 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. 3<a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄ (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/2245.htm" title="2245: ḥō·ḇêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To love. A primitive root; properly, to hide, i.e. To cherish.">You love</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: qə·ḏō·šāw (Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">the holy ones are</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in Your hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: wə·hêm (Conj-w:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">and they</a> <a href="/hebrew/8497.htm" title="8497: tuk·kū (V-Pual-Perf-3cp) -- Perhaps to follow. A primitive root; to strew, i.e. Encamp.">sit down</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: lə·raḡ·le·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">at Your feet;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yiś·śā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">each receives</a> <a href="/hebrew/1703.htm" title="1703: mid·dab·bə·rō·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-fpc:: 2ms) -- A word. Intensive from dabar; a word.">Your words—</a> 4the law that Moses gave us, the possession of the assembly of Jacob.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” <a href="/psalms/147-19.htm">Psalm 147:19-20</a> He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. / He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah! <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! <a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-10</a> “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. / 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. <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a> The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. <a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1</a> When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, <a href="/psalms/103-7.htm">Psalm 103:7</a> He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13-15</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. / You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a> For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love / He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yes, he loved the people; all his saints are in your hand: and they sat down at your feet; every one shall receive of your words.he loved<a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7,8</a> The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: … <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Psalm 47:4</a> He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.all his saints<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.<a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.<a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a> My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.they sat<a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Luke 2:46</a> And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.<a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Luke 8:35</a> Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.<a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39</a> And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.shall receive<a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1</a> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a> And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/30-17.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-19.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-25.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-47.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/exodus/24-12.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Love</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-16.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-8.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/numbers/31-51.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-22.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/exodus/20-26.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-40.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-47.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/23-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/joshua/6-19.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/joshua/8-15.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/joshua/23-11.htm">Love</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/joshua/1-14.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/job/27-13.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-12.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/joshua/1-17.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 33</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">The majesty of God</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">The blessings of the twelve tribes</a> 26. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">The excellence of Israel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase emphasizes God's covenantal love for His chosen people, Israel. The Hebrew word for "love" here conveys a deep, affectionate bond. This love is rooted in the promises made to the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects the unconditional nature of God's commitment to His people, despite their frequent disobedience. This love is also a precursor to the New Testament revelation of God's love for all humanity through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).all the holy ones are in Your hand, The "holy ones" likely refer to the Israelites, set apart by God as His chosen nation. Being "in Your hand" signifies protection and care, akin to a shepherd safeguarding his flock. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God's hand represents His power and provision (<a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). It also foreshadows the security believers find in Christ, who holds His followers securely (<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a>).and they sit down at Your feet; Sitting at someone's feet is a posture of learning and submission, often associated with discipleship. In ancient Near Eastern culture, this was a common way for students to learn from their teachers. This phrase suggests that the Israelites are in a position to receive instruction and wisdom from God. It parallels the New Testament scene of Mary sitting at Jesus' feet, choosing the "better part" of learning from Him (<a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39-42</a>).each receives Your words— Receiving God's words implies acceptance and obedience to His commandments. In the context of Deuteronomy, this is particularly significant as Moses is reiterating the Law to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. The importance of God's word is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting its role in guiding, correcting, and sustaining His people (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), embodying the ultimate revelation of God's will and character.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> Referred to as "the people" whom God loves, representing the nation chosen by God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_ones.htm">The Holy Ones</a> Likely referring to the leaders or the people of Israel who are set apart for God's purposes. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure who loves, protects, and instructs His people. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the place where God gave the Law to Moses, symbolizing God's communication with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_love_for_his_people.htm">God's Love for His People</a> God’s love is foundational and unchanging. As believers, we are assured of His love and care, just as Israel was. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_hand.htm">Security in God's Hand</a> Being in God's hand signifies protection and security. We can trust that God holds us securely, no matter the circumstances. <a href="/topical/r/receiving_god's_word.htm">Receiving God's Word</a> Sitting at God's feet symbolizes a posture of learning and submission. We should prioritize receiving and obeying God's Word in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_set-apartness.htm">Holiness and Set-Apartness</a> As "holy ones," we are called to live lives that reflect our set-apart status, dedicated to God's purposes. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a> The collective aspect of "all the holy ones" reminds us of the importance of community in our faith journey, encouraging and supporting one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 33</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_giants_in_archaeology.htm">What archaeological evidence confirms or contradicts the existence of giants (Numbers 13:33)?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_deut._33_2_with_no_evidence.htm">In Deuteronomy 33:2, how do we reconcile the claim of God's appearance from Sinai, Seir, and Paran with the lack of archaeological evidence for these events?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_isaiah_59_9-10_with_god's_guidance.htm">How do we reconcile Isaiah 59:9-10, describing spiritual and moral blindness, with other biblical passages that suggest God provides ongoing guidance to His people?</a> <a href="/q/has_anyone_ever_witnessed_god.htm">Has anyone ever witnessed God?</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>(3) Yea, he loved.--The connection appears to be this--"From His right hand went a fire, a law for them (Israel).Loving the peoples also;(i.e., all who should hereafter become His people)All His saints are in Thy hand:(the hand of Him who spake on Sinai, and now "speaketh from heaven")And they are seated at Thy feet;(the feet of the same heavenly Prophet. Comp. <a href="/context/matthew/5-1.htm" title="And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:">Matthew 5:1-2</a>)Every one shall receive of Thy words."Or, possibly, He, that prophet, will take of thy (i.e., of Moses') words, We know he did so. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Yea, he loved the people. The proper rendering is, he loveth peoples (עַמִּים). This is generally understood of the tribes of Israel; but some would understand it of nations in general, on the ground that such is the proper meaning of the word, as in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a> and other places. A reference to nations at large, however, would seem incongruous here; and the use of the word in relation to Israel in such passages as <a href="/genesis/28-3.htm">Genesis 28:3</a>; <a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/3-13.htm">Isaiah 3:13</a>; Hoe. 10:14; <a href="/zechariah/11-10.htm">Zechariah 11:10</a>, justifies the taking it so here. All his saints are in thy hand. The people of Israel are here called God's saints, or holy ones, because they were chosen by and consecrated to him. It is not probable, as some suggest, that the angels are here intended. The change from the third person to the second is not uncommon in Hebrew poetry (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Deuteronomy 32:15</a>; <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Psalm 49:14</a>, etc.). They sat down at thy feet. The verb rendered "sat down" here (תֻּכּוּ) is found only in this passage, and is of uncertain meaning. Kimchi explains it as "they united or assembled together to follow thy steps;" Knobel makes it "they wandered at thy feet," and understands it of Israel's following the lead of Jehovah in the wilderness, when the ark of the covenant preceded them in their march; Gesenius and Furst, "they lie down at thy feet." This last is accepted by Keil, and seems to have most in its favor. Every one shall receive of thy words. Some render here, they rise up at thy words; but though the verb נָשַׂא is sometimes used intransitively, it is properly an active verb, and there seems no reason why it should not be so regarded here: every one receives [the singular, יִשַּׂא, used distributively] thy words. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Surely אַ֚ף (’ap̄) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though You love חֹבֵ֣ב (ḥō·ḇêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2245.htm">Strong's 2245: </a> To hide, to cherish the people; עַמִּ֔ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the holy ones [are] קְדֹשָׁ֖יו (qə·ḏō·šāw) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary in Your hand, בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ (bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and they וְהֵם֙ (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They sit down תֻּכּ֣וּ (tuk·kū) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8497.htm">Strong's 8497: </a> Perhaps to follow at Your feet; לְרַגְלֶ֔ךָ (lə·raḡ·le·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda each receives יִשָּׂ֖א (yiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take Your words— מִדַּבְּרֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (mid·dab·bə·rō·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1703.htm">Strong's 1703: </a> A word <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Deuteronomy 33:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:3 Yes he loves the people (Deut. 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