Deuteronomy 33:16 And for the precious things of the earth and fullness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelled in the bush… God chose a bush of the desert as the medium of his appearance to Moses (Exodus 3:2), which, burning, was not consumed. A symbol: 1. Of Divine condescension. God stooping to dwell with men (1 Kings 8:27), using humble and despised instruments (1 Corinthians 2:18-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7). The bush, "a neglected manifestation of God." 2. Of indwelling presence. A symbol of the Church, and of the individual believer, indwelt in by God. Inconspicuous and contemned, yet the seat of the Divine presence - a medium of the Divine manifestation. 3. Of miraculous preservation. 1. God's presence is a fire in the midst of his Church - flaming out upon the adversaries. 2. God's presence preserves the Church amidst fires of persecution and affliction. - J.O. Parallel Verses KJV: And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. |
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