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Strike down those who rise against him, his foes till they rise no more.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bless the ministry of the Levites, O LORD, and accept all the work of their hands. Hit their enemies where it hurts the most; strike down their foes so they never rise again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless, O LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands; crush the loins of his adversaries, of those who hate him, that they rise not again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes so they can rise no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bless his substance, LORD, And accept the work of his hands; Strike the loins of those who rise against him, And of those who hate him, that they rise not again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“LORD, bless his strength, And accept the work of his hands; Smash the hips of those who rise up against him, And those who hate him, so that they do not rise <i>again.</i>”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220O LORD, bless his substance, And accept the work of his hands; Shatter the loins of those who rise up against him, And those who hate him, so that they will not rise again.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“O LORD, bless his substance, And accept the work of his hands; Shatter the loins of those who rise up against him, And those who hate him, so that they may not rise <i>again.</i>”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Yahweh, bless his substance, And accept the work of his hands; Crush the loins of those who rise up against him, And those who hate him, so that they will not rise <i>again</i>.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“O LORD, bless Levi’s substance (ability), And accept <i>and</i> take pleasure in the work of his hands; Crush <i>and</i> shatter the loins of those who rise up against him, And of those who hate him, so that they do not rise <i>again</i>.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, bless his possessions, and accept the work of his hands. Break the back of his adversaries and enemies, so that they cannot rise again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, bless his possessions, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of his adversaries and enemies, so that they cannot rise again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless, Jehovah, his substance, And accept the work of his hands: Smite through the loins of them that rise up against him, And of them that hate him, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I pray that the LORD will bless everything you do, and make you strong enough to crush your enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Bless, LORD, his substance, And accept the work of his hands: Smite through the loins of them that rise up against him, And of them that hate him, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />LORD, bless them with strength and be pleased with the work they do. Break the backs of those who attack them and hate them so that they can never get up again."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />LORD, help their tribe to grow strong; Be pleased with what they do. Crush all their enemies; Let them never rise again." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, bless his substance and approve the work that he undertakes. Shatter the legs of those who oppose against him; may those who hate him stand no more."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bless his substance, O LORD, and accept the work of his hands. Smash the loins of those who rise against him, and of his foes so they can rise no more.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bless, O LORD, his goods, and be pleased with his efforts; undercut the legs of any who attack him, and of those who hate him, so that they cannot stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, bless his substance. Accept the work of his hands. Strike the loins of those who rise against him, of those who hate him, that they not rise again."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, bless his skills. Accept the work of his hands. Strike through the hips of those who rise up against him, of those who hate him, that they not rise again.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless, O YHWH, his strength, "" And accept the work of his hands, "" Strike the loins of his withstanders, "" And of those hating him—that they do not rise!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Bless, O Jehovah, his strength, And the work of his hands Thou acceptest, Smite the loins of his withstanders, And of those hating him -- that they rise not!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Bless, Jehovah, his strength, and thou wilt accept the work of his hands: smite through and through the loins of those rising up against him, and those hating him, lest they shall rise up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bless, O Lord, his strength, and receive the works of his hands. Strike the backs of his enemies, and let not them that hate him rise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />O Lord, bless his strength, and receive the works of his hands. Strike the backs of his enemies, and do not let those who hate him rise up.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bless, LORD, his strength, be pleased with the work of his hands. Crush the loins of his adversaries and of his foes, that they may not rise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless, O LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands; crush the loins of his adversaries, of those that hate him, so that they do not rise again.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bless, O LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands; smite the loins of his adversaries, and of his enemies, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bless his power, LORD JEHOVAH, and be pleased by the works of his hands; break the back of those hating him and his enemies will not arise.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Bless, LORD, his substance, And accept the work of his hands; Smite through the loins of them that rise up against him, And of them that hate him, that they rise not again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Bless, Lord, his strength, and accept the works of his hands; break the loins of his enemies that have risen up against him, and let not them that hate him rise up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/33-11.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=9542" 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">10</span>He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rêḵ (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">his substance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7521.htm" title="7521: tir·ṣeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To be pleased with, accept favorably. A primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt.">and accept</a> <a href="/hebrew/6467.htm" title="6467: ū·p̄ō·‘al (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Doing, deed, work. From pa'al; an act or work.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of his hands.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4272.htm" title="4272: mə·ḥaṣ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to dash asunder; by implication, to crush, smash or violently plunge; figuratively, to subdue or destroy.">Smash</a> <a href="/hebrew/4975.htm" title="4975: mā·ṯə·na·yim (N-md) -- Loins. From an unused root meaning to be slender; properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins.">the loins</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·māw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">of those who rise against him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ū·mə·śan·’āw (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">and of his foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">so they can</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: yə·qū·mūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rise no more.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.”…<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="/numbers/6-23.htm">Numbers 6:23-27</a></span><br />“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4-5</a></span><br />May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. / May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2-3</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah / For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17</a></span><br />May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Psalm 134:3</a></span><br />May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Psalm 115:12-13</a></span><br />The LORD is mindful of us; He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron; / He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">1 Chronicles 29:18-19</a></span><br />O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You. / And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">2 Chronicles 6:41</a></span><br />Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a></span><br />Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Malachi 2:4-6</a></span><br />Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a></span><br />Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands; smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.</p><p class="hdg">his substance</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-5</a></b></br> The priests the Levites, <i>and</i> all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Numbers 18:8-20</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/35-2.htm">Numbers 35:2-8</a></b></br> Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give <i>also</i> unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them… </p><p class="hdg">accept</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/24-23.htm">2 Samuel 24:23</a></b></br> All these <i>things</i> did Araunah, <i>as</i> a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Psalm 20:3</a></b></br> Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/20-40.htm">Ezekiel 20:40,41</a></b></br> For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things… </p><p class="hdg">smite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/29-21.htm">Isaiah 29:21</a></b></br> That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/15-10.htm">Jeremiah 15:10</a></b></br> Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury; <i>yet</i> every one of them doth curse me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/5-10.htm">Amos 5:10</a></b></br> They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-16.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-42.htm">Hips</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-4.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-63.htm">Please</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-63.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-16.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-38.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Shatter</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-7.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-35.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/exodus/32-25.htm">Withstanders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/judges/10-8.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/joshua/20-5.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Hips</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Please</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/joshua/7-10.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Shatter</a> <a href="/joshua/7-3.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/joshua/7-3.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Withstanders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Work</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Wounded</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>Bless his substance, O LORD</b><br>This phrase is a prayer for the prosperity and provision of the tribe of Levi. In the context of <a href="/deuteronomy/33.htm">Deuteronomy 33</a>, Moses is blessing the tribes of Israel before his death. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they relied on the offerings and tithes from the people (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>). This blessing asks for God's favor on their material needs, ensuring they have what is necessary to fulfill their priestly duties. The concept of God blessing one's substance is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/90-17.htm">Psalm 90:17</a>, where the psalmist asks for God's favor on the work of their hands.<p><b>and accept the work of his hands.</b><br>This part of the blessing emphasizes the importance of God accepting the Levites' service and offerings. The "work of his hands" refers to the priestly duties, including sacrifices, teaching the law, and maintaining the tabernacle or temple. Acceptance by God is crucial, as seen in the story of Cain and Abel (<a href="/genesis/4-3.htm">Genesis 4:3-5</a>), where God accepted Abel's offering but not Cain's. The Levites' work was central to Israel's worship and spiritual life, and this prayer seeks divine approval and effectiveness in their ministry. This acceptance is a precursor to the ultimate acceptance found in Christ, whose sacrifice is fully accepted by God (<a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10-14</a>).<p><b>Smash the loins of those who rise against him,</b><br>This phrase is a call for divine protection against adversaries. The "loins" symbolize strength and power, and to "smash" them implies a decisive defeat. Historically, the Levites faced opposition from within Israel, such as the rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16), and from external enemies. This prayer seeks God's intervention to protect the Levites from those who would oppose their God-given role. The imagery of God as a warrior defending His people is common in the Old Testament, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a>, where God is described as a "man of war."<p><b>and of his foes so they can rise no more.</b><br>The final phrase underscores the desire for a complete and lasting victory over enemies. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ultimate triumph over evil, as seen in the eschatological promises of Revelation, where Christ defeats all His foes (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a>). For the Levites, this assurance of protection and victory would enable them to serve without fear, knowing that God is their defender. This also points to the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, ensuring that His followers can stand firm in their faith (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a></b><br>The tribe being blessed in this verse, known for their priestly duties and service to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, invoked to bless and protect the tribe of Levi.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_levi.htm">Enemies of Levi</a></b><br>Those who oppose or hate the tribe, whom Moses asks God to defeat.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to which the tribe of Levi belongs, receiving Moses' final blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Moses intercedes for the tribe of Levi, highlighting the power and importance of intercessory prayer for others, especially those in spiritual leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_blessing.htm">God's Provision and Blessing</a></b><br>The request for God to bless Levi's substance and work underscores the belief that all provision and success come from God. Believers are encouraged to seek God's blessing in their endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_against_adversaries.htm">Divine Protection Against Adversaries</a></b><br>The plea for God to strike down Levi's enemies serves as a reminder of God's role as protector. Christians can trust God to defend them against spiritual and physical adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Levi's role as priests required faithfulness to God's commands. Believers are called to be faithful in their service and dedication to God.<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_defines_a_man_of_god.htm">What defines a man of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_king_og's_defeat_credible.htm">Numbers 21:33-35 - How credible is the account of King Og's defeat, given references to his giant stature elsewhere (Deuteronomy 3:11) and the lack of archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_the_'righteous_branch'_reign_seen.htm">Jeremiah 33:14-16 speaks of a coming 'righteous Branch' who would fulfill God's promises--why haven't we seen this universally recognized Messianic reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_nature_of_manna.htm">What is the nature of manna?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">Bless, Lord, his substance.</span>--This petition is consistent with the enactment that Levi should have <span class= "ital">no land. </span>But a blessing on his substance means a blessing to the whole land of Israel. <span class= "ital">Levi's substance </span>Was <span class= "ital">Israel's tithe.</span><p><span class= "bld">Accept the work of his hands.</span>--The chief "work of his hands" was mediatorial for all Israel. The "acceptance" of this work was essential to the welfare of the whole race.<p><span class= "bld">Smite through the loins of them that rise against him.</span>--Rashi refers to the great war begun by the Asmonaeans. Mattathias, the father of the Maccabees, was "a priest of the sons of Joiarib from Jerusalem" (<a href="//apocrypha.org/1_maccabees/2-1.htm" title="In those days arose Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem, and dwelt in Modin.">1 Maccabees 2:1</a>). In the time of Athaliah and of Antiochus Epiphanes alike, the restorers of the worship of Jehovah, and the deliverers of the nation from a foreign yoke, were <span class= "ital">priests.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/33-11.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">Bless</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרֵ֤ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - 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">his substance,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵיל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and accept</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְצֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tir·ṣeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7521.htm">Strong's 7521: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the work</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֹ֥עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ō·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6467.htm">Strong's 6467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Doing, deed, work</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Smash</span><br /><span class="heb">מְחַ֨ץ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥaṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4272.htm">Strong's 4272: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dash asunder, to crush, smash, violently plunge, to subdue, destroy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the loins</span><br /><span class="heb">מָתְנַ֧יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯə·na·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4975.htm">Strong's 4975: </a> </span><span class="str2">The waist, small of the back, the loins</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of those who rise against him,</span><br /><span class="heb">קָמָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(qā·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and of his foes</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְשַׂנְאָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·śan·’āw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so they can</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rise [no more].”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְקוּמֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·qū·mūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Deuteronomy 33:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:11 Yahweh bless his substance (Deut. 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