Deuteronomy 33:14 with the best the sun brings forth and the finest the moon can yield;

◄ Deuteronomy 33:14 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
with the best the sun brings forth and the finest the moon can yield;

English Standard Version
with the choicest fruits of the sun and the rich yield of the months,

New American Standard Bible
And with the choice yield of the sun, And with the choice produce of the months.

King James Bible
And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons;

International Standard Version
from the choicest products of the sun, the rich fruit of the harvest moon,

American Standard Version
And for the precious things of the fruits of the sun, And for the precious things of the growth of the moons,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the fruits brought forth by the sun and by the moon.

Darby Bible Translation
And by the precious fruits of the sun, And by the precious things put forth by the months,

Young's Literal Translation
And by precious things -- fruits of the sun, And by precious things -- cast forth by the moons,

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

33:6-23 The order in which the tribes are here blessed, is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in general, or to David as a type of Christ. Moses largely blesses the tribe of Levi. Acceptance with God is what we should all aim at, and desire, in all our devotions, whether men accept us or not, 2Co 5:9. This prayer is a prophecy, that God will keep up a ministry in his church to the end of time. The tribe of Benjamin had their inheritance close to mount Zion. To be situated near the ordinances, is a precious gift from the Lord, a privilege not to be exchanged for any worldly advantage, or indulgence. We should thankfully receive the earthly blessings sent to us, through the successive seasons. But those good gifts which come down from the Father of lights, through the rising of the Sun of righteousness, and the pouring out of his Spirit like the rain which makes fruitful, are infinitely more precious, as the tokens of his special love. The precious things here prayed for, are figures of spiritual blessing in heavenly things by Christ, the gifts, graces, and comforts of the Spirit. When Moses prays for the good will of Him that dwelt in the bush, he refers to the covenant, on which all our hopes of God's favour must be founded. The providence of God appoints men's habitations, and wisely disposes men to different employments for the public good. Whatever our place and business are, it is our wisdom and duty to apply thereto; and it is happiness to be well pleased therewith. We should not only invite others to the service of God, but abound in it. The blessing of Naphtali. The favour of God is the only favour satisfying to the soul. Those are happy indeed, who have the favour of God; and those shall have it, who reckon that in having it they have enough, and desire no more.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

13-17. of Joseph he said—The territory of this tribe, diversified by hill and dale, wood and water, would be rich in all the productions—olives, grapes, figs, &c., which are reared in a mountainous region, as well as in the grain and herbs that grow in the level fields. "The firstling of the bullock and the horns of the unicorn" (rhinoceros), indicate glory and strength, and it is supposed that under these emblems were shadowed forth the triumphs of Joshua and the new kingdom of Jeroboam, both of whom were of Ephraim (compare Ge 48:20).