Deuteronomy 33:1
New International Version
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israelites before his death.

New Living Translation
This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before his death:

English Standard Version
This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the people of Israel before his death.

Berean Standard Bible
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.

King James Bible
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

New King James Version
Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

New American Standard Bible
Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

NASB 1995
Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

NASB 1977
Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

Amplified Bible
This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

Christian Standard Bible
This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death.

American Standard Version
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Contemporary English Version
Moses was a prophet, and before he died, he blessed the tribes of Israel by saying:

English Revised Version
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites with this blessing before he died.

Good News Translation
These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died.

International Standard Version
This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelis before his death.

Majority Standard Bible
This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.

NET Bible
This is the blessing Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.

New Heart English Bible
This is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Webster's Bible Translation
And this is the with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the children of Israel before his death.

World English Bible
This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And this [is] the blessing [with] which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death,

Young's Literal Translation
And this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death,

Smith's Literal Translation
And this the blessing which Moses the man of God praised the sons of Israel before his death.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This is the blessing, wherewith the man of God Moses blessed the children of Israel, before his death.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This is the blessing, with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the sons of Israel before his death.

New American Bible
This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites before he died.

New Revised Standard Version
This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites before his death.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the servant of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And this is the blessing with which Moshe the Servant of God blessed the children of Israel before he was to die.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And this is the blessing wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
1This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death. 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.…

Cross References
Genesis 49:1
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:

Numbers 24:14
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.”

Exodus 18:4
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.”

Numbers 23:7
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!’

Numbers 23:18
Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Arise, O Balak, and listen; give ear to me, O son of Zippor.

Numbers 24:3
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,

Numbers 24:15
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,

Numbers 24:20
Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”

Numbers 24:23
Once more Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Ah, who can live unless God has ordained it?

Joshua 13:22
The Israelites also killed the diviner Balaam son of Beor along with the others they put to the sword.

1 Samuel 9:9
(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.)

1 Kings 22:7
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

2 Chronicles 18:6
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

Isaiah 41:27
I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

Isaiah 44:26
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,’


Treasury of Scripture

And this is the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

the blessing

Genesis 27:4,27-29
And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die…

Genesis 49:1,28
And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days…

Luke 24:50,51
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them…

the man

Joshua 14:6
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.

Jeremiah 13:6
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.

1 Samuel 2:27
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?

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This is the blessing
The Hebrew word for "blessing" is "בְּרָכָה" (berakah), which signifies a pronouncement of good favor and divine grace. In the context of Deuteronomy, blessings are not mere wishes but carry the weight of divine promise and assurance. This particular blessing is significant as it is Moses' final act of leadership, encapsulating his role as a mediator between God and Israel. It serves as a reminder of the covenantal relationship between God and His people, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness to receive God's favor.

that Moses
Moses, known in Hebrew as "מֹשֶׁה" (Moshe), is a central figure in the Old Testament, revered as a prophet, leader, and lawgiver. His life is a testament to God's power and faithfulness, from his miraculous preservation as an infant to his leadership in the Exodus. Moses' role as the deliverer of God's law and his intimate relationship with God set him apart as a unique servant of the Lord. His blessings carry the authority of one who has spoken face-to-face with God, underscoring the weight and significance of his words.

the man of God
The phrase "man of God" is a title of honor, indicating someone who is chosen and empowered by God to fulfill His purposes. In Hebrew, it is "אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים" (ish ha-Elohim). This designation highlights Moses' unique relationship with God and his role as a faithful servant. It is a reminder of the divine authority behind his actions and words, and it sets the stage for the blessings that follow, as they are not merely human wishes but divinely inspired pronouncements.

pronounced upon the Israelites
The act of pronouncing a blessing is a formal declaration, often accompanied by a laying on of hands or other symbolic gestures. The Israelites, or "בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל" (Bnei Yisrael) in Hebrew, are the recipients of this blessing. They are the descendants of Jacob, chosen by God to be His people and to carry out His purposes on earth. This blessing is a continuation of the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, reaffirming God's commitment to His covenant people.

before his death
The timing of this blessing is significant. Moses is aware that his time on earth is drawing to a close, and he uses his final moments to impart wisdom and divine favor upon the people he has led for forty years. This act of blessing before death is a common biblical motif, seen also in the patriarchs like Jacob, who blessed his sons before passing. It underscores the importance of legacy and the transmission of faith and promise from one generation to the next. Moses' blessing serves as a final act of love and leadership, ensuring that the Israelites are equipped with God's favor as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

XXXIII.

MOSES' LAST BLESSING.

(1) Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel.--The title man of God is here used for the first time. Its counterpart is to be found in Deuteronomy 34:5 : "Moses the servant of Jehovah 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.

Blessed . . . Israel before his death.--"And if not then, when should he?" (Rashi.)

Verse 1. - Moses the man of God. This appellation is applied to Moses only here and in Joshua 14:6 and the heading of Psalm 90. The phrase, "man of God," indicates one favored with Divine communications, and employed as God's messenger to men (cf. 1 Samuel 9:6; 1 Kings 12:22). In this heading, the author of the blessing is clearly distinguished from the person by whom it was inserted in this place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This
וְזֹ֣את (wə·zōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

is the blessing
הַבְּרָכָ֗ה (hab·bə·rā·ḵāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֛ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

the man
אִ֥ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of God,
הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

pronounced
בֵּרַ֥ךְ (bê·raḵ)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

upon the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

before
לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

his death.
מוֹתֽוֹ׃ (mō·w·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin


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