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Deuteronomy 33:28-29
New English Translation
Deuteronomy 33:28-29
New English Translation
28 Israel lives in safety,
the fountain of Jacob is quite secure,[a]
in a land of grain and new wine;
indeed, its heavens[b] rain down dew.[c]
29 You have joy, Israel! Who is like you?
You are a people delivered by the Lord,
your protective shield
and your exalted sword.
May your enemies cringe before you;
may you trample on their backs.”
Footnotes
- Deuteronomy 33:28 tn Heb “all alone.” The idea is that such vital resources as water will some day no longer need protection because God will provide security.
- Deuteronomy 33:28 tn Or “skies.” The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heaven(s)” or “sky” depending on the context.
- Deuteronomy 33:28 tn Or perhaps “drizzle, showers.” See note at Deut 32:2.
Deuteronomy 33:28-29
New International Version
Deuteronomy 33:28-29
New International Version
28 So Israel will live in safety;(A)
Jacob will dwell[a] secure
in a land of grain and new wine,
where the heavens drop dew.(B)
29 Blessed are you, Israel!(C)
Who is like you,(D)
a people saved by the Lord?(E)
He is your shield and helper(F)
and your glorious sword.
Your enemies will cower before you,
and you will tread on their heights.(G)”
Footnotes
- Deuteronomy 33:28 Septuagint; Hebrew Jacob’s spring is
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