Deuteronomy 33:22
Deuteronomy 33:22 in Multiple Translations
Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”
¶ And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.
And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan.
And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out from Bashan.
To Dan he said: “Dan is a young lion that leaps out of Bashan.”
And of Dan he said, Dan is a lions whelp: he shall leape from Bashan.
And of Dan he said: — Dan [is] a lion's whelp; he doth leap from Bashan.
About Dan he said, “Dan is a lion’s cub that leaps out of Bashan.”
And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.
To Dan also he said: Dan is a young lion, he shall flow plentifully from Basan.
“ say this about the tribe of Dan: The people of the tribe of Dan are like [SIM] a young lion; they leap from their caves in the Bashan region to attack their enemies.
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Deuteronomy 33:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/דָ֣ן
אָמַ֔ר
דָּ֖ן
גּ֣וּר
אַרְיֵ֑ה
יְזַנֵּ֖ק
מִן
הַ/בָּשָֽׁן
וּ/לְ/דָ֣ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
Conj | Prep | N-proper
אָמַ֔ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דָּ֖ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
N-proper
גּ֣וּר
gûwr
H1482
whelp
N-ms
אַרְיֵ֑ה
ʼărîy
H738
lion
N-ms
יְזַנֵּ֖ק
zânaq
H2187
to leap
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/בָּשָֽׁן
Bâshân
H1316
Bashan
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 33:22
וּ/לְ/דָ֣ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
אָמַ֔ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
דָּ֖ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
גּ֣וּר
gûwr
H1482
"whelp"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a young lion still in its den. It appears in descriptions of wild animals, like lion cubs. This word is used to convey the idea of something still in its early stages.
Definition: cub, whelp, young
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: whelp, young one. See also: Genesis 49:9; Ezekiel 19:2; Nahum 2:12.
אַרְיֵ֑ה
ʼărîy
H738
"lion"
N-ms
In biblical times, a lion was a symbol of strength and power, and is often mentioned in stories like Daniel in the lions' den. The word for lion appears in various forms, including pictures or images of lions, and is used in books like 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) lion 1a) pictures or images of lions
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: (young) lion, [phrase] pierce (from the margin). See also: Genesis 49:9; Proverbs 22:13; Psalms 7:3.
יְזַנֵּ֖ק
zânaq
H2187
"to leap"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This word means to leap or spring forward, like an animal about to pounce on its prey. It's used in the Bible to describe sudden movement, as in the book of 2 Samuel 22:30. The KJV translates it as 'leap'.
Definition: (Piel) to leap, spring
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: leap. See also: Deuteronomy 33:22.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/בָּשָֽׁן
Bâshân
H1316
"Bashan"
Art | N-proper
Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River, given to the half-tribe of Manasseh. It was known for its fruitfulness and is mentioned in the Bible as a significant area.
Definition: § Bashan = "fruitful" a district east of the Jordan known for its fertility which was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Bashan. See also: Numbers 21:33; Joshua 21:27; Psalms 22:13.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 33:22
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 33:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:22
Context — Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
20Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head.
21He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”
22Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”
23Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.” 24And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 18:27 | After they had taken Micah’s idols and his priest, they went to Laish, to a tranquil and unsuspecting people, and they struck them with their swords and burned down the city. |
| 2 | Joshua 19:47 | (Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.) |
| 3 | Judges 15:8 | And he struck them ruthlessly with a great slaughter, and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 12:35 | From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. |
| 5 | Judges 13:24–25 | So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him. And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. |
| 6 | Genesis 49:16–17 | Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward. |
| 7 | Judges 13:2 | Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. |
| 8 | Judges 14:19 | Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father’s house, |
| 9 | Judges 15:15 | He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men. |
| 10 | Judges 14:6 | and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. |
Deuteronomy 33:22 Summary
This verse says that the tribe of Dan is like a lion's cub, which means they are strong and fierce, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:22. It also says they are leaping out of Bashan, which was a fertile and abundant region, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:14. This means that Dan will emerge from a place of strength and abundance to make a powerful impact, much like a lion's cub grows into a powerful lion, as described in Proverbs 30:29-31. Just like the tribe of Dan, we can trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to make a difference in the world, as seen in Psalm 28:7 and Isaiah 41:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Dan to be a lion's cub?
This phrase suggests that the tribe of Dan will be strong and fierce, like a lion, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:22, and will have a powerful presence in the land, much like the lion's cub grows into a powerful lion, as described in Proverbs 30:29-31.
What is the significance of Bashan in this verse?
Bashan was a region in the Promised Land known for its fertility and abundance, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:14 and Numbers 21:33, so for Dan to be leaping out of Bashan suggests that they will be a force to be reckoned with, emerging from a place of strength and abundance.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of Moses' blessing of the tribes, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:1-29, where he prophesies over each tribe and gives them a unique identity and role in the Promised Land, with Dan being compared to a lion's cub, emphasizing their strength and agility, as also seen in Genesis 49:16-18.
What can we learn from the tribe of Dan's description as a lion's cub?
We can learn about the importance of being strong and courageous in our faith, like a lion, as seen in Proverbs 28:1, and emerging from a place of spiritual abundance and strength, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:7-10 and Psalm 1:3, to make a powerful impact for God's kingdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can embody the strength and courage of a lion's cub in my own life, as described in Deuteronomy 33:22?
- How can I, like the tribe of Dan, emerge from a place of spiritual abundance and make a powerful impact for God's kingdom, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more like a lion's cub, bold and fearless, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:7 and Psalm 23:4?
- How can I trust God to give me the strength and agility I need to leap into the challenges and opportunities He has for me, as seen in Philippians 4:13 and Isaiah 40:31?
- What does it mean for me to be a part of a larger community, like the tribe of Dan, and how can I work together with others to make a greater impact, as seen in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:22
And of Dan he said,.... Of the tribe of Dan, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem: Dan [is] a lion's whelp; or like one for boldness, strength, and courage; and was verified in Samson, who was of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:22
And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan. Dan is a lion's whelp , [ quwr (H6979) 'aryeeh (H738)] - a cub; differing from [ kªpiyr (H3715)] a young lion weaned, mud beginning to catch prey for itself.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
Lion’ s whelp, i.e. courageous, and generous, and strong, and successful against his enemies. He shall leap from Bashan, or, which leapeth from Bashan; for this clause seems not to belong to the tribe of Dan, which was at a great distance from Bashan, even at the other end of the land, and therefore this seems too great a leap for him; and if he did leap so far, he should rather be said to take his leap from his own lot in the south of Canaan, and thence to leap not from Bashan, but to Bashan, to fall upon his enemies there: but it rather is a continuation of the metaphor, and belongs to the lion, which is said to leap from Bashan, because there were many and fierce lions in those parts; see ; whence they used to come forth to prey, and their manner was to leap upon the prey.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
Deuteronomy 33:22 And of Dan he said, Dan [is] a lion’ s whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.Ver. 22. He shall leap from Bashan,] i.e., He shall suddenly set upon his enemies; as Ahithophel counselled Absalom, and this is called "good counsel"; and as Caesar served Pompey, “ … Caesar in omnia praeceps, Nil actum credens, dum quid superesset agendum, Fertur atro … ” - Lucan.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
(22) Dan is a lion’s whelp.—Jacob compared him to a serpent and an adder. The lion of the tribe of Dan is not like the lion of the tribe of Judah. He shall leap from Bashan.—The taking of Laish is probably referred to. It was a sudden, treacherous surprise, like the spring of a lion on his prey (Judges 18:27-28). The “hill of Bashan” is opposed to God’s hill in Psalms 68:15. The “king of Bashan” are reproved (Amos 4:1). The “bulls of Bashan” represent the enemies of Christ in Psalms 22:12. O Naphtali . . . possess thou the west (literally, the sea) and the south.—This is not easy to interpret literally. The only sea in Naphtali’s inheritance was the Sea of Galilee. If we look on to the days when that sea becomes famous in Holy Scripture, we find our Saviour dwelling in “the land of Zeoulun and the land of Naphtali,” and through his Galilean followers possessing the west and the south, taking the “nations for his inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for His possession.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
Verse 22. Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.] The Jewish interpreters observe that Bashan was a place much frequented by lions, who issued thence into all parts to look for prey. By this probably Moses intended to point out the strength and prowess of this tribe, that it should extend its territories, and live a sort of predatory life. It appears from Joshua 19:47, that the portion originally assigned to this tribe was not sufficient for them; hence we find them going out to war against Leshem and taking it, adding it to their territories, and calling it by the name of the tribe. Jacob, in his prophetic blessing of this tribe, represents it under the notion of a serpent in the path, Genesis 49:17. The character there, and that given here, constitute the complete warrior-stratagem and courage. See Clarke on Genesis 49:17.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:22
22And of Dan he said: Dan, a whelp of a lion, He leaps from Bashán. 22. The situation assigned is that northern one, to which the tribe migrated from their earlier seat in the South (Judges 18:7). They settled at Laish (a poetical term for lion) or Leshem, thereafter called Dan, which is usually identified with Tell-el-Ḳ ?adi (Ḳ ?adi = Dan) in the valley of Jordan below Ḥ ?ermon. But because of the military weakness of this site and the impossibility of holding the valley—the main northern avenue into Palestine—except from the heights above the neighbouring Banias, on which stand the ruins of the Crusaders’ Castle, eṣ ?-Ṣ ?ubeibeh, the present writer has argued (HGHL, 473, 479 ff.) that the site of Laish or Dan must have been on these heights. This is confirmed by the present v. he leaps from Bashán, a name which never covers the Jordan valley where Tell-el-Ḳ ?adi lies, but is applicable to the heights to the E. of it.—The oracle in Genesis 49:16 f. reflects this post of vantage over the entrance of invaders from the N.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:22
Dan shall be like a lion which leaps forth from his covert in Bashan. Compare Son 4:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:22
22. Dan is a lion’s whelp: he shall leap from Bashan — In Jacob’s prophecy of the tribes Dan was to be serpent-like. Moses sees the tribe in its future history springing like the lion on its prey.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:22
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Samson #2 - First Warfare by Andrew Foster | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not taking sin lightly and avoiding the temptation to pursue revival and deliverance in our own terms. He refers to the st |
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When Tears Come to a Religious Man's House by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on a story from Luke Chapter 7 where Jesus is dining at the house of a man named Simon. The preacher highlights how Simon, a religious man, fai |
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The Qualifications for Soul Winning by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes the essential qualifications for soul winning, urging believers to shake off the vipers of formalism, pride, and self-importance that hinder the church's miss |
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The Enemy of Revival - Part 2 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samson from the Bible. He highlights how Samson was a powerful man who performed great feats, such as ripping the gates of a cit |
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Freedom From Perpetual Backsliding by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of being anointed by the Holy Spirit to serve the Lord effectively, drawing examples from the judges in the book of Judges. He emphasizes the |