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Deuteronomy 33:28

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Deuteronomy 33:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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 Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Israel is living in peace, the fountain of Jacob by himself, in a land of grain and wine, with dew dropping from the heavens.

Free Bible Version FBV

As a result Israel lives in peace; Jacob has no trouble in a country of grain and new wine, where the heavens drip with dew.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then Israel the fountaine of Iaakob shall dwell alone in safetie in a lande of wheat, and wine: also his heauens shall drop the dewe.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

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.

Translation for Translators T4T

So, you Israeli people will live safely; you descendants of Jacob will not be disturbed by others; in the land where you will live, there will be plenty of grain and wine, and there will be plenty of rain.

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Deuteronomy 33:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּשְׁכֹּן֩ יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל בֶּ֤טַח בָּדָד֙ עֵ֣ין יַעֲקֹ֔ב אֶל אֶ֖רֶץ דָּגָ֣ן וְ/תִיר֑וֹשׁ אַף שָׁמָ֖י/ו יַֽעַרְפוּ טָֽל
וַ/יִּשְׁכֹּן֩ shâkan H7931 to dwell Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
בֶּ֤טַח beṭach H983 security N-ms
בָּדָד֙ bâdâd H910 isolation N-ms
עֵ֣ין ʻayin H5869 eye N-cs
יַעֲקֹ֔ב Yaʻăqôb H3290 Jacob N-proper
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
אֶ֖רֶץ ʼerets H776 land N-cs
דָּגָ֣ן dâgân H1715 grain N-ms
וְ/תִיר֑וֹשׁ tîyrôwsh H8492 new wine Conj | N-ms
אַף ʼaph H637 also DirObjM
שָׁמָ֖י/ו shâmayim H8064 heaven N-mp | Suff
יַֽעַרְפוּ ʻâraph H6201 to drop V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
טָֽל ṭal H2919 dew N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 33:28

וַ/יִּשְׁכֹּן֩ shâkan H7931 "to dwell" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בֶּ֤טַח beṭach H983 "security" N-ms
Security refers to a feeling of safety or refuge, like a place where one can feel protected, as the Bible describes God as a rock or fortress, providing assurance and hope to those who trust in Him.
Definition: 1) security, safety adv 2) securely
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: assurance, boldly, (without) care(-less), confidence, hope, safe(-ly, -ty), secure, surely. See also: Genesis 34:25; Isaiah 14:30; Psalms 4:9.
בָּדָד֙ bâdâd H910 "isolation" N-ms
Isolation or separation is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It can describe a place or situation that is alone or desolate. The KJV translates it as alone, desolate, or solitary.
Definition: 1) isolation, withdrawal, separation 1a) an isolated city adv 2) alone 2a) security (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: alone, desolate, only, solitary. See also: Numbers 23:9; Jeremiah 15:17; Psalms 4:9.
עֵ֣ין ʻayin H5869 "eye" N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יַעֲקֹ֔ב Yaʻăqôb H3290 "Jacob" N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶ֖רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
דָּגָ֣ן dâgân H1715 "grain" N-ms
Dagan refers to grain or wheat, a staple food in ancient Israel. In Genesis 41:35, Joseph advised Pharaoh to store grain during the good years to prepare for famine, and in Leviticus 23:10, the Israelites were instructed to offer a sheaf of grain as an offering.
Definition: wheat, cereal, grain, corn
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: corn (floor), wheat. See also: Genesis 27:28; Nehemiah 13:12; Psalms 4:8.
וְ/תִיר֑וֹשׁ tîyrôwsh H8492 "new wine" Conj | N-ms
New wine, freshly squeezed from grapes, is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It can also refer to fermented wine, but that is less common. The KJV translates it as new or sweet wine.
Definition: wine, fresh or new wine, must, freshly pressed wine
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: (new, sweet) wine. See also: Genesis 27:28; Psalms 4:8; Proverbs 3:10.
אַף ʼaph H637 "also" DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
שָׁמָ֖י/ו shâmayim H8064 "heaven" N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
יַֽעַרְפוּ ʻâraph H6201 "to drop" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to drop or drip, often used to describe something falling in small amounts. It's used in the Bible to convey a sense of something trickling down.
Definition: 1) to drop, drip 1a) (Qal) to drop, trickle
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: drop (down). See also: Deuteronomy 32:2; Deuteronomy 33:28.
טָֽל ṭal H2919 "dew" N-ms
In the Bible, this word means dew, or the moisture that covers plants and grass overnight. It is often used to describe the natural world and the cycle of nature.
Definition: dew, night mist Aramaic equivalent: tal (טַל "dew" H2920)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: dew. See also: Genesis 27:28; Job 29:19; Psalms 110:3.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 33:28

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1 Numbers 23:9 For I see them from atop the rocky cliffs, and I watch them from the hills. Behold, a people dwelling apart, not reckoning themselves among the nations.
2 Genesis 27:28 May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine.
3 Exodus 33:16 For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”
4 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.
5 Revelation 21:27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
6 Deuteronomy 11:11 But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven.
7 Psalms 68:26 Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.
8 Jeremiah 33:16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
9 Proverbs 5:15–18 Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth:
10 Deuteronomy 33:13 Concerning 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,

Deuteronomy 33:28 Summary

This verse, Deuteronomy 33:28, is saying that Israel is able to live in peace and safety because of God's protection and provision. It's like they are living in a garden with plenty of food and water, and God is taking care of them, much like a parent takes care of their child (Psalm 23:1-4). The 'heavens dripping with dew' is a beautiful picture of how God blesses and takes care of His people, providing for them in amazing ways (Genesis 27:28). This is a great reminder for us today that we can trust in God's love and care for us, just like Israel did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for Israel to dwell securely in Deuteronomy 33:28?

This means that Israel is able to live without fear of attack or harm, trusting in the protection of God, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:27 where it says that God drives out the enemy before them and in Psalm 23:4 where it says God is with them even in the darkest valley.

What is the significance of the 'fountain of Jacob' in this verse?

The 'fountain of Jacob' is a metaphor for the people of Israel, and it living untroubled means that they are at peace and thriving, much like a fountain of water that never runs dry, as mentioned in Jeremiah 2:13 where God is the fountain of living waters.

How does this verse relate to God's promise of a land of abundance?

This verse is a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel a land of abundance, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10 where it describes the land as having plenty of grain, new wine, and other resources, and in Deuteronomy 11:11-12 where it says the land drinks water from the rain of heaven.

What role do the heavens dripping with dew play in this verse?

The heavens dripping with dew is a poetic way of describing the abundant blessings and provision of God, much like in Genesis 27:28 where Isaac blesses Jacob with the dew of heaven and in Genesis 27:39 where Isaac says the dew of heaven will be on his head.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean to live 'securely' in my own life, and how can I trust in God's protection like Israel did?
  2. How can I, like the 'fountain of Jacob', be a source of life and peace to those around me?
  3. In what ways am I experiencing the abundance of God's provision in my life, and how can I be more thankful for it?
  4. What are some ways that I can 'dwell securely' in the midst of challenging circumstances, trusting in God's power and presence?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:28

Israel then shall dwell in safety alone,.... The Canaanites being thrust out of their land, and Israel put into the possession of it, should dwell in safety, or "confidently" (l); without fear of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:28

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:28

Alone; either, 1. Though they be alone, and have no confederates to defend them, but have all the world against them, yet my single protection shall be sufficient for them. Or, 2. Distinct and separated from all other nations, with whom I will not have them to mingle themselves. See ,2. The fountain of Jacob, i.e. the posterity of Jacob, which flowed from him its waters from a fountain, in great abundance. Compare . The fountain is here put for the river or streams which flow from it, as ; as the root is put for the branch, ; and as Jacob or Israel, who is the fountain, is oft put for the children of Israel. Or, the eye (for so the Hebrew word oft signifies) of Jacob, i.e. of the people of Israel; and so the sense is, They who now only hear of the land of promise shall shortly see it, which I am not suffered to do, and shall enjoy it, which is oft signified by seeing, as 27:13 34:12 3:13. His heavens, i.e. those heavens or that air which hangs over his land.

Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:28

Deuteronomy 33:28 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.Ver. 28. Israel then shall dwell, &c.] The fountain of Jacob.] Or as some read it, The eye of Jacob. The same word signifies both an eye and a fountain. He that, with Mary Magdalen, can make his eye a fountain to wash Christ’ s feet in, shall be sure to have that fountain of Christ’ s blood opened to wash his soul in.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:28

(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.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:28

Verse 28. Israel then shall dwell - alone] This people shall not be incorporated with any other people under heaven. A prophecy which continues to be fulfilled to the very letter. Every attempt to unite them with any other people has proved absolutely ineffectual. The fountain of Jacob] His offspring, shall possess a most fertile land; such was Palestine.

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:28

28. fountain … alone] For fountain, ‘ain, some propose ‘am, people. But the figure is emphatic and natural after the previous line: Israel’s life shall flow unmixed, untainted with that of the expelled peoples.

Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:28

The fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine - The King James Version does not preserve the symmetry of the clauses.

Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:28

28. Israel… shall dwell in safety — This verse may be rendered thus:“And Israel dwells in safety, The fountain of Jacob apart, In a land of corn and wine; Also his heavens drop down dew.”Alone — Separate from other nations.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:28

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Horatius Bonar Rev. 14:3. the Church Dwelling Alone by Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar emphasizes the Church's unique position in the world, drawing parallels between Israel's separation and the Church's calling to dwell alone. He explains that the Chu
C.H. Spurgeon Dwelling Safely Apart by C.H. Spurgeon C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of dwelling safely apart from the world, highlighting that true safety comes from separating ourselves from sinners and compromising influen
Brian Long (Remnant Meeting 2013) Testimonies by Pam, Brenda, Alan Message by Brian Long In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the prayer meeting over the past five years. They express the struggle of trying to settle down and take root, only to be upr
Horatius Bonar The Vision From the Rocks. by Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar reflects on the vision of Israel from the rocks, emphasizing the contrast between the ruggedness of the present world and the glory of the promised land. He describe
George Warnock The General Plan of the Tabernacle by George Warnock George Warnock emphasizes the significance of the Tabernacle as the dwelling place of God among His people, illustrating how it symbolizes a new beginning and a holy nation set apa
John Nelson Darby The Church in the Wilderness in the Vision of God by John Nelson Darby John Nelson Darby emphasizes the vision of God regarding the church in the wilderness, illustrating that despite Israel's failures, God sees them as a peculiar and beautiful people
T. Austin-Sparks Government by the Holy Spirit by T. Austin-Sparks T. Austin-Sparks preaches about the significance of the Day of Pentecost, emphasizing the introduction of a new spiritual order by the Holy Spirit, which requires believers to prio
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