Deuteronomy 33:15
Deuteronomy 33:15 in Multiple Translations
with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, And for the precious things of the everlasting hills,
And the chief things of the oldest mountains, and the good things of the eternal hills,
with the finest contributions of the ancient mountains and the best materials of the everlasting hills;
And for the sweetenes of the top of the ancient mountaines, and for the sweetenes of the olde hilles,
And by chief things — of the ancient mountains, And by precious things — of the age-during heights,
for the best things of the ancient mountains, for the precious things of the everlasting hills,
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,
Of the tops of the ancient mountains, of the fruits of the everlasting hills:
I desire/hope that very nice fruit will grow on trees in their ancient mountains/hills [DOU],
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 33:15
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Deuteronomy 33:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֵ/רֹ֖אשׁ
הַרְרֵי
קֶ֑דֶם
וּ/מִ/מֶּ֖גֶד
גִּבְע֥וֹת
עוֹלָֽם
וּ/מֵ/רֹ֖אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַרְרֵי
hârâr
H2042
mountain
N-mp
קֶ֑דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms
וּ/מִ/מֶּ֖גֶד
meged
H4022
excellence
Conj | Prep | N-ms
גִּבְע֥וֹת
gibʻâh
H1389
Gibeat
N-fp
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 33:15
וּ/מֵ/רֹ֖אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַרְרֵי
hârâr
H2042
"mountain"
N-mp
This word refers to a mountain or hill, like the ones found in Israel's hill country. It is often used to describe the terrain in the Bible, including the mountains where Jesus preached.
Definition: mountain, hill, hill country, mount Another spelling of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: hill, mount(-ain). See also: Numbers 23:7; Psalms 76:5; Psalms 30:8.
קֶ֑דֶם
qedem
H6924
"front"
N-ms
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
וּ/מִ/מֶּ֖גֶד
meged
H4022
"excellence"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word describes something excellent or of high value, like a precious fruit or a valuable product. It is used in the Bible to describe the best things in life, like in Genesis 27:15 where it talks about Esau's precious things.
Definition: excellence
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: pleasant, precious fruit (thing). See also: Deuteronomy 33:13; Deuteronomy 33:16; Song of Solomon 7:14.
גִּבְע֥וֹת
gibʻâh
H1389
"Gibeat"
N-fp
Gibeat refers to a small hill, with the name meaning hill, and is another spelling of Gibeah. It appears in various KJV translations as hill or little hill.
Definition: This name means hill Another spelling of giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeah" H1390H)
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: hill, little hill. See also: Genesis 49:26; Isaiah 30:17; Psalms 65:13.
עוֹלָֽם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 33:15
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 33:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:15
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:15
Context — Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
13Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath,
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. 17His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Genesis 49:26 | The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. |
| 3 | James 5:7 | Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. |
Deuteronomy 33:15 Summary
This verse is talking about how God will bless Joseph with the best things from the earth, like the richest resources from the oldest mountains and the most fertile hills. It's like God is saying, 'I will give you the best of the best, just like I promised to Abraham in Genesis 17:8.' This means that God wants to provide for us and take care of us, just like a good father takes care of his children, as seen in Matthew 7:11, where Jesus says that God will give good things to those who ask Him. By trusting in God's promises, we can be confident that He will provide for us and help us overcome any challenges we face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'the best of the ancient mountains' mean in Deuteronomy 33:15?
This phrase is referring to the rich resources and bounty that the ancient mountains provided, as seen in other passages such as Psalm 104:13, which describes the mountains as being covered with trees and providing for the creatures that live there.
How do the 'everlasting hills' relate to God's promise to Joseph?
The everlasting hills represent a lasting and enduring provision, similar to God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:8, where He promises to give him and his descendants the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession.
What is the significance of the natural imagery in this verse?
The natural imagery in Deuteronomy 33:15, such as the ancient mountains and everlasting hills, serves to emphasize God's provision and care for His people, much like in Isaiah 41:15-16, where God promises to make His people a threshing sledge to harvest the mountains.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Deuteronomy 33:15 is part of Moses' blessing to the tribe of Joseph, highlighting the rich blessings and provisions that God has in store for them, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Deuteronomy 33:13-14, which describe the dew, deep waters, and bountiful harvest that God will provide.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me in my life, and how can I be more thankful for these blessings?
- How can I, like Joseph, trust in God's enduring promises and provisions, even in difficult times?
- What are some 'mountains' in my life that seem insurmountable, and how can I trust God to help me overcome them?
- How can I use the resources and blessings that God has given me to bless others, just as Joseph was blessed to be a blessing to his brothers?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:15
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains,.... Which were from the beginning of the world, and for which the land, possessed by the children of Joseph, Manasseh, and Ephraim, were famous; as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:15
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
i.e. The excellent fruits, as grapes, olives, figs, &c., which delight in mountains, growing upon, or the precious minerals contained in, their mountains and hills, called ancient and lasting, i.e. such as have been from the beginning of the world, and likely to continue to the end of it, in opposition to those hills or mounts which have been cast up by the wit of man.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
Deuteronomy 33:15 And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,Ver. 15. And for the chief things.] Metals and minerals usually dug out of mountains, which are here called ancient and lasting, because they have been from the beginning, and were not first cast up, as some have held, by Noah’ s flood.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:15
Verse 15. The chief things of the ancient mountains] ומראש הררי קדם umerosh harerey kedem, and from the head or top of the ancient or eastern mountains, the precious things or productions being still understood. And this probably refers to the large trees, &c., growing on the mountain tops, and the springs of water issuing from them. The mountains of Gilead may be here intended, as they fell to the half tribe of Manasseh. And the precious things of the lasting hills may signify the metals and minerals which might be digged out of them.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:15
6–25. The Blessing Proper 6Re’ubén, may he live and not die, Though few be his men.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:15
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Miracles That Follow the Plow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of breaking up the fallow ground and seeking the Lord. He believes that if people take action and cultivate their spiritual l |
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The Early and Latter Rain by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discernment and not being deceived by glamorous image advertising. He believes that we are living in a time where image ad |
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Testimony - Part 10 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for action and accountability in our Christian faith. He highlights how in the West, we have an abundance of teaching and resources, |
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(Through the Bible) Revelation 10-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes how nature reveals the glory of God and serves as a means for humans to come to know Him. He distinguishes between rational and irrational i |
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Be Patient Therefore, Brethren by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the preacher continues his study of the book of James, specifically focusing on James 5:7-11. He emphasizes the importance of patience and endurance in the face of |
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Persevering to Inheriting the Promise by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of crying out to God when facing temptation and suffering. He highlights that God is ever-present and ready to come to our ai |
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Patience of God by J. Glyn Owen | J. Glyn Owen emphasizes the profound patience of God, illustrating how it is a reflection of His goodness and kindness towards humanity. He explains that God's patience serves as a |