Deuteronomy 33:28
New International Version
So Israel will live in safety; Jacob will dwell secure in a land of grain and new wine, where the heavens drop dew.

New Living Translation
So Israel will live in safety, prosperous Jacob in security, in a land of grain and new wine, while the heavens drop down dew.

English Standard Version
So Israel lived in safety, Jacob lived alone, in a land of grain and wine, whose heavens drop down dew.

Berean Standard Bible
So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew.

King James Bible
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.

New King James Version
Then Israel shall dwell in safety, The fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens shall also drop dew.

New American Standard Bible
“So Israel lives in security, The fountain of Jacob secluded, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens also drip down dew.

NASB 1995
“So Israel dwells in security, The fountain of Jacob secluded, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens also drop down dew.

NASB 1977
“So Israel dwells in security, The fountain of Jacob secluded, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens also drop down dew.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Israel dwells in security, The fountain of Jacob secluded, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens also drop down dew.

Amplified Bible
“So Israel dwells in safety and security, The fountain of Jacob alone and secluded, In a land of grain and new wine; His heavens also drop down dew.

Christian Standard Bible
So Israel dwells securely; Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine; even his skies drip with dew.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Israel dwells securely; Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine; even his skies drip with dew.

American Standard Version
And Israel dwelleth in safety, The fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine; Yea, his heavens drop down dew.

Contemporary English Version
Israel, you will live in safety; your enemies will be gone. The dew will fall from the sky, and you will have plenty of grain and wine.

English Revised Version
And Israel dwelleth in safety, The fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of corn and wine; Yea, his heavens drop down dew.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Israel will live securely. Jacob's spring will be [left] alone in a land of grain and new wine. Dew will drip from Israel's skies.

Good News Translation
So Jacob's descendants live in peace, secure in a land full of grain and wine, where dew from the sky waters the ground.

International Standard Version
So Israel lives in confidence, isolated as the fountain of Jacob in a land of grain and new wine, where the heavens rain down dew.

Majority Standard Bible
So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew.

NET Bible
Israel lives in safety, the fountain of Jacob is quite secure, in a land of grain and new wine; indeed, its heavens rain down dew.

New Heart English Bible
Israel dwells in safety; the fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine. Yes, his heavens drop down dew.

Webster's Bible Translation
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone; the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine, also his heavens shall drop down dew.

World English Bible
Israel dwells in safety, the fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of grain and new wine. Yes, his heavens drop down dew.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Israel dwells [in] confidence alone; The eye of Jacob [is] to a land of grain and wine; Also His heavens drop down dew.

Young's Literal Translation
And Israel doth tabernacle in confidence alone; The eye of Jacob is unto a land of corn and wine; Also His heavens drop down dew.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Israel shall dwell confidently alone; the eye of Jacob upon a land of grain and new wine, also his heavens shall drop dew.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Israel shall dwell in safety, and alone. The eye of Jacob in a land of corn and wine, and the heavens shall be misty with dew.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Israel shall live in confidence and alone, as the eye of Jacob in a land of grain and of wine; and the heavens shall be misty with dew.

New American Bible
Israel abides securely, Jacob dwells apart, In a land of grain and wine, where the heavens drip with dew.

New Revised Standard Version
So Israel lives in safety, untroubled is Jacob’s abode in a land of grain and wine, where the heavens drop down dew.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone; the fountain of Jacob shall be in a land of grain and wine and oil; also the heavens shall drop down dew.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Israel shall dwell in quietness alone; the spring of Yaquuv is in the land of grain and of wine and of oil, also the Heavens shall sprinkle dew.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Israel dwelleth in safety, The fountain of Jacob alone, In a land of corn and wine; Yea, his heavens drop down dew.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Israel shall dwell in confidence alone on the land of Jacob, with corn and wine; and the sky shall be misty with dew upon thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
27The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’ 28So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew. 29Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”…

Cross References
Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Isaiah 32:18
Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.

Jeremiah 23:6
In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Ezekiel 34:25-28
I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. / I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them. ...

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.

Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.

Zechariah 2:5
For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 4:9-10
There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 2:14
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility


Treasury of Scripture

Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be on a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.

Israel

Exodus 33:16
For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

Numbers 23:9
For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

the fountain

Deuteronomy 8:7,8
For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; …

Psalm 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

Proverbs 5:15-18
Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well…

his

Deuteronomy 33:13
And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,

Deuteronomy 11:11
But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven:

Deuteronomy 32:2
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:

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Deuteronomy 33
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6. The blessings of the twelve tribes
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So Israel dwells securely
The Hebrew word for "dwells" is "yashab," which implies not just living but settling in a place with a sense of permanence and peace. This phrase reflects God's promise of safety and stability for Israel, a nation often surrounded by enemies. The security mentioned here is not merely physical but also spiritual, as it is rooted in God's covenantal faithfulness. Historically, Israel's security was contingent upon their obedience to God's laws, and this verse reassures them of divine protection when they remain faithful.

the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled
The "fountain of Jacob" is a poetic expression referring to the descendants of Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites. The Hebrew word "maqor" for "fountain" suggests a source of life and vitality. This imagery conveys the idea of a continuous, life-giving presence that sustains the people. To "live untroubled" indicates a state of peace and prosperity, free from the anxieties of war or famine. This peace is a divine blessing, emphasizing God's provision and care for His chosen people.

in a land of grain and new wine
The "land of grain and new wine" symbolizes abundance and fertility. Grain and wine were staples of the ancient Near Eastern diet, representing sustenance and joy. The Hebrew words "dagan" (grain) and "tirosh" (new wine) highlight the richness of the Promised Land, a place flowing with resources necessary for life. This abundance is a direct result of God's blessing, fulfilling His promise to bring Israel into a land of plenty.

where even the heavens drip with dew
The imagery of "heavens drip with dew" is a poetic way of describing divine favor and blessing. Dew in the ancient Near East was crucial for agriculture, especially in arid regions where rain was scarce. The Hebrew word "tal" for "dew" signifies refreshment and life. This phrase underscores the idea that God's blessings are not only earthly but also heavenly, ensuring that the land remains fruitful. It reflects a harmonious relationship between God, His people, and the land He has given them.

(28) Israel then shall dwell in safety--i.e., in confidence and security. "In His days (the days of Messiah) Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely" (Jeremiah 23:6), but not until they learn to rest upon "the everlasting arms."

Verse 28. - The clauses of this verse are parallel to each other; their symmetry will be seen if we render and arrange thus -

"And Israel dwelleth securely,
Alone, the fountain of Jacob,
On a land of corn and new wine;
His heavens also drop down dew."
The fountain of Jacob is parallel to Israel. Israel is so designated because they came forth from Jacob as waters from a copious source (Ibn Ezra; cf. Isaiah 48:1; Psalm 68:26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

dwells
וַיִּשְׁכֹּן֩ (way·yiš·kōn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell

securely;
בֶּ֤טַח (be·ṭaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 983: A place of refuge, safety, safely

the fountain
עֵ֣ין (‘ên)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of Jacob
יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

lives untroubled
בָּדָד֙ (bā·ḏāḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 910: Isolation, separation

in
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

a land
אֶ֖רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of grain
דָּגָ֣ן (dā·ḡān)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals)

and new wine,
וְתִיר֑וֹשׁ (wə·ṯî·rō·wōš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine

where even
אַף־ (’ap̄-)
Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

the heavens
שָׁמָ֖יו (šā·māw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

drip
יַֽעַרְפוּ (ya·‘ar·p̄ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6201: To droop, to drip

with dew.
טָֽל׃ (ṭāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew


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