Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with the choicest gifts of the ancient mountains and the fruitfulness of the everlasting hills; New Living Translation with the finest crops of the ancient mountains, and the abundance from the everlasting hills; English Standard Version with the finest produce of the ancient mountains and the abundance of the everlasting hills, Berean Standard Bible with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, King James Bible And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, New King James Version With the best things of the ancient mountains, With the precious things of the everlasting hills, New American Standard Bible And with the best things of the ancient mountains, With the choice things of the everlasting hills, NASB 1995 “And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills, NASB 1977 “And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills, Legacy Standard Bible And with the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the choice things of the everlasting hills, Amplified Bible “With the best things of the ancient mountains, And with the precious things of the everlasting hills, Christian Standard Bible with the best products of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the eternal hills; Holman Christian Standard Bible with the best products of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the eternal hills; American Standard Version And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills, Contemporary English Version You will have a rich harvest from the slopes of the ancient hills. English Revised Version And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills, GOD'S WORD® Translation the finest fruits from the oldest mountains, the best from the ancient hills, Good News Translation May their ancient hills be covered with choice fruit. International Standard Version the choicest portion of the eternal mountains, and the best of the everlasting hills; NET Bible with the best of the ancient mountains and the harvest produced by the age-old hills; New Heart English Bible with the finest produce of the ancient mountains, and the abundance of the everlasting hills, Webster's Bible Translation And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewith the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, World English Bible for the best things of the ancient mountains, for the precious things of the everlasting hills, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd by a chief thing—of the ancient mountains, "" And by a precious thing—of the continuous heights, Young's Literal Translation And by chief things -- of the ancient mountains, And by precious things -- of the age-during heights, Smith's Literal Translation And from the head of the mountains of the beginning, and from the most excellent of the perpetual hills, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the tops of the ancient mountains, of the fruits of the everlasting hills: Catholic Public Domain Version from the heights of the ancient mountains, from the fruits of the everlasting hills, New American Bible With the finest gifts of the ancient mountains and the best from the everlasting hills; New Revised Standard Version with the finest produce of the ancient mountains, and the abundance of the everlasting hills; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith the best fruits of the eastern mountains, with the fruit of the eternal hills, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from the first fruits of the mountains of the East and from the produce of the hills of eternity, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And for the tops of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills, Brenton Septuagint Translation from the top of the ancient mountains, and from the top of the everlasting hills, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes…14with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, 15with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, 16with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers.… Cross References Genesis 49:25 by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb. Psalm 36:6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast. Job 15:7 Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills? Habakkuk 3:6 He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. Isaiah 2:2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Ezekiel 6:2-3 “Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. / You are to say: ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places. Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. Isaiah 41:15 Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. Psalm 65:9-13 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Psalm 72:3 May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. Psalm 114:4 the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. Isaiah 49:11 I will turn all My mountains into roads, and My highways will be raised up. Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore. Treasury of Scripture And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, Genesis 49:26 The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. Habakkuk 3:6 He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting. James 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Jump to Previous Abundance Age-During Ancient Best Chief Choice Choicest Eternal Everlasting Heights Hills Lasting Mountains Oldest Precious Produce TopsJump to Next Abundance Age-During Ancient Best Chief Choice Choicest Eternal Everlasting Heights Hills Lasting Mountains Oldest Precious Produce TopsDeuteronomy 33 1. The majesty of God6. The blessings of the twelve tribes 26. The excellence of Israel with the best of the ancient mountains This phrase highlights the blessings associated with the ancient mountains, which are often seen as symbols of stability and permanence. In biblical times, mountains were considered places of divine revelation and strength. The "best" of these mountains suggests the choicest resources and blessings that come from them, such as minerals, fertile soil, and protection. Mountains like Sinai and Zion hold significant spiritual importance in Scripture, representing God's presence and covenant with His people. The reference to "ancient" underscores the timeless nature of God's creation and His enduring promises. and the bounty of the everlasting hills Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death. This chapter contains his final words to the Israelites. 2. Tribes of Israel The blessings in Deuteronomy 33 are directed towards the twelve tribes of Israel, each receiving a specific blessing that reflects their future inheritance and role. 3. Ancient Mountains and Everlasting Hills These geographical features symbolize stability, strength, and the enduring nature of God's blessings. They are often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent God's eternal promises and the richness of His creation. Teaching Points God's Eternal BlessingsThe "ancient mountains" and "everlasting hills" symbolize the enduring nature of God's blessings. Just as these natural features have stood the test of time, so too do God's promises remain steadfast and unchanging. Stability in God's Promises The imagery of mountains and hills reminds us of the stability and reliability of God's word. In a world of change and uncertainty, believers can find security in the eternal nature of God's promises. Richness of God's Creation The "bounty" mentioned in the verse points to the abundance and richness of God's creation. This serves as a reminder of God's provision and the fullness of life that comes from living in accordance with His will. Inheritance and Legacy The blessings to the tribes of Israel highlight the importance of spiritual inheritance and legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider what spiritual legacy they are leaving for future generations. Symbolism of Mountains in Scripture Mountains often symbolize divine encounters and revelations in the Bible. This verse encourages believers to seek God's presence and guidance, much like the patriarchs and prophets who encountered God on the mountains. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 33Is Yahweh originally an Edomite or Canaanite deity? What are the different names for Israel? If Isaiah 2:2-3 indicates all peoples will stream to the Lord's mountain, how do we reconcile this with other faiths continuing to flourish? If the land was to become abundantly fruitful (Ezekiel 36:8-9), why does modern agriculture in that region still struggle with droughts and other environmental challenges? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew with the bestוּמֵרֹ֖אשׁ (ū·mê·rōš) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of the ancient קֶ֑דֶם (qe·ḏem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time mountains הַרְרֵי־ (har·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2042: Hill, mountain and the bounty וּמִמֶּ֖גֶד (ū·mim·me·ḡeḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4022: A distinguished thing, something valuable, as a, product, fruit of the everlasting עוֹלָֽם׃ (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always hills, גִּבְע֥וֹת (giḇ·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1389: A hillock Links Deuteronomy 33:15 NIVDeuteronomy 33:15 NLT Deuteronomy 33:15 ESV Deuteronomy 33:15 NASB Deuteronomy 33:15 KJV Deuteronomy 33:15 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 33:15 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 33:15 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 33:15 French Bible Deuteronomy 33:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:15 For the chief things of the ancient (Deut. 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