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Deuteronomy 33:27-29
New English Translation
Deuteronomy 33:27-29
New English Translation
27 The everlasting God is a refuge,
and underneath you are his eternal arms;[a]
he has driven out enemies before you,
and has said, “Destroy!”
28 Israel lives in safety,
the fountain of Jacob is quite secure,[b]
in a land of grain and new wine;
indeed, its heavens[c] rain down dew.[d]
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 33:27 tn Heb “and from under, arms of perpetuity.” The words “you” and “his” are supplied in the translation for clarification. Some have perceived this line to be problematic and have offered alternative translations that differ significantly from the present translation: “He spread out the primeval tent; he extended the ancient canopy” (NAB); “He subdues the ancient gods, shatters the forces of old” (NRSV). These are based on alternate meanings or conjectural emendations rather than textual variants in the mss and versions.
- 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 33:27-29
New International Version
Deuteronomy 33:27-29
New International Version
27 The eternal(A) God is your refuge,(B)
and underneath are the everlasting(C) arms.
He will drive out your enemies before you,(D)
saying, ‘Destroy them!’(E)
28 So Israel will live in safety;(F)
Jacob will dwell[a] secure
in a land of grain and new wine,
where the heavens drop dew.(G)
29 Blessed are you, Israel!(H)
Who is like you,(I)
a people saved by the Lord?(J)
He is your shield and helper(K)
and your glorious sword.
Your enemies will cower before you,
and you will tread on their heights.(L)”
Footnotes
- Deuteronomy 33:28 Septuagint; Hebrew Jacob’s spring is
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