Deuteronomy 33:27
Deuteronomy 33:27 in Multiple Translations
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
The eternal God is thy dwelling-place, And underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy from before thee, And said, Destroy.
The God of your fathers is your safe resting-place, and under you are his eternal arms: driving out the forces of your haters from before you, he said, Let destruction overtake them.
The eternal God is your home, and he holds you up with his everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy ahead of you, and gives the order, “Destroy him!”
The eternall God is thy refuge, and vnder his armes thou art for euer: hee shall cast out the enemie before thee, and will say, Destroy them.
A habitation [is] the eternal God, And beneath [are] arms age-during. And He casteth out from thy presence the enemy, and saith, 'Destroy!'
The eternal God is your dwelling place. Underneath are the everlasting arms. He thrust out the enemy from before you, and said, ‘Destroy!’
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them .
His dwelling is above, and underneath are the everlasting arms: he shall cast out the enemy from before thee, and shall say: Be thou brought to nought.
God, who lives forever, is the one who ◄gives you refuge/protects you►; it is as though he puts his everlasting arms under you to support you. He will expel your enemies while you advance; he has told you to destroy all of them.
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Deuteronomy 33:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
מְעֹנָה֙
אֱלֹ֣הֵי
קֶ֔דֶם
וּ/מִ/תַּ֖חַת
זְרֹעֹ֣ת
עוֹלָ֑ם
וַ/יְגָ֧רֶשׁ
מִ/פָּנֶ֛י/ךָ
אוֹיֵ֖ב
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
הַשְׁמֵֽד
מְעֹנָה֙
mᵉʻôwnâh
H4585
habitation
N-cs
אֱלֹ֣הֵי
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
קֶ֔דֶם
qedem
H6924
front
N-ms
וּ/מִ/תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Conj | Prep | Prep
זְרֹעֹ֣ת
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
arm
N-cp
עוֹלָ֑ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-ms
וַ/יְגָ֧רֶשׁ
gârash
H1644
to drive out
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/פָּנֶ֛י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
אוֹיֵ֖ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַשְׁמֵֽד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 33:27
מְעֹנָה֙
mᵉʻôwnâh
H4585
"habitation"
N-cs
This word refers to a place where someone or something lives, like a den for animals or a dwelling place for God, and can also mean a refuge or asylum.
Definition: 1) dwelling, habitation, refuge 1a) den, lair (of animals) 1b) dwelling-place (of God) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: den, habitation, (dwelling) place, refuge. See also: Deuteronomy 33:27; Song of Solomon 4:8; Psalms 76:3.
אֱלֹ֣הֵי
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
קֶ֔דֶם
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/תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Conj | Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
זְרֹעֹ֣ת
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
"arm"
N-cp
The Hebrew word for arm refers to the arm as stretched out, symbolizing strength, force, or power, as seen in the KJV translations of arm, mighty, and strength.
Definition: 1) arm, forearm, shoulder, strength 1a) arm 1b) arm (as symbol of strength) 1c) forces (political and military) 1d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. See also: Genesis 49:24; Proverbs 31:17; Psalms 10:15.
עוֹלָ֑ם
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.
וַ/יְגָ֧רֶשׁ
gârash
H1644
"to drive out"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to drive out or expel, often used in the context of divorce or being forced to leave a place, as seen in the story of Israel's exile. It can also mean to trouble or cast out. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : drive out 1) to drive out, expel, cast out, drive away, divorce, put away, thrust away, trouble, cast up 1a) (Qal) to thrust out, cast out 1b) (Niphal) to be driven away, be tossed 1c) (Piel) to drive out, drive away 1d) (Pual) to be thrust out Also means: ga.rash (גָּרַשׁ ": divorce" H1644H)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: cast up (out), divorced (woman), drive away (forth, out), expel, [idiom] surely put away, trouble, thrust out. See also: Genesis 3:24; Joshua 24:18; Psalms 34:1.
מִ/פָּנֶ֛י/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אוֹיֵ֖ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
הַשְׁמֵֽד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 33:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 33:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:27
Context — Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
25May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”
26“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
27The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
28So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew. 29Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 2 | Psalms 90:1–2 | Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. |
| 3 | Psalms 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. |
| 4 | Isaiah 25:4 | For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, |
| 5 | Psalms 91:1–2 | He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” |
| 6 | Proverbs 18:10 | The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
| 7 | Psalms 91:9 | Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High— |
| 8 | Romans 16:20 | The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| 9 | 1 Peter 1:5 | who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. |
| 10 | Jude 1:24 | Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— |
Deuteronomy 33:27 Summary
Deuteronomy 33:27 tells us that God is our eternal home, where we can find rest and safety. He is always with us, and His love and care for us will never end, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3. Just like a parent protects their child, God drives out our enemies and keeps us secure, as promised in Psalm 121:7-8. We can trust in God's love and care, and live without fear, knowing that He is always with us, just like He promised in Matthew 28:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'the eternal God is your dwelling place' in Deuteronomy 33:27?
This phrase means that God is our permanent and eternal home, where we can find rest and safety, as also seen in Psalm 90:1, where God is described as our dwelling place.
Who are the enemies that God drives out before us in Deuteronomy 33:27?
The enemies referred to in this verse are not just physical enemies, but also spiritual ones, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:12, where we struggle against spiritual forces of evil.
What is the significance of the 'everlasting arms' in Deuteronomy 33:27?
The 'everlasting arms' symbolize God's eternal and unchanging love and care for us, as expressed in Deuteronomy 33:27, and remind us of His promise to always be with us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5.
How can we apply the command 'Destroy him!' in our lives?
The command 'Destroy him!' is not a call to physical violence, but rather a spiritual battle cry, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:4, where we are to demolish strongholds and arguments against God's truth.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to dwell in the eternal God, and how can I experience His presence in my life?
- How can I trust in God's 'everlasting arms' when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- What are some 'enemies' in my life that God wants to drive out, and how can I cooperate with Him in this process?
- What does it look like for me to live securely, like Israel in Deuteronomy 33:28, and how can I experience this kind of security in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God [is thy] refuge,.... God is eternal, from everlasting to everlasting; the Ancient of days, before all things, and all time; which is, and was, and is to come: the same is true of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
Thy refuge, or, thy dwelling-place. Compare . Underneath, i.e. under thy arms to hold thee up, as my hands were once held up by Aaron and Hur. He will support and defend thee. Or the meaning is, Though he dwelleth on high, yet he comes down to the earth beneath to assist and deliver thee. Shall say, Destroy them, i.e. shall give thee not only command and commission, but also power, to destroy them; for God’ s saying is doing, his word comes with power.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God [is thy] refuge, and underneath [are] the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy [them].Ver. 27. The eternal God.] Heb., The God of antiquity, that "Ancient of days," that "Rock of ages," "who is before all things, and by whom all things consist," who is "the first and the last, and besides whom there is no God." And underneath are the everlasting arms.] A saint cannot fall so far as to fall beneath the supporting arms of God: his hand is reserved for a dead lift.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
(27) The eternal God is thy refuge.—The word “thy” is not represented in the original. Mâ’ônah, the word for refuge, differs very slightly from the “refuge” of Psalms 90:1, “Lord, thou hast been our refuge in generation and generation,” which are also the words of Moses. The same word is used of the “habitation of Jehovah” in heaven (Deuteronomy 26:15). Perhaps we ought to connect this clause with what pre cedes, and render the passage thus:— “ There is none like the God of Jeshurun, Riding on the heavens for thy help, And in His Majesty on the sky— The dwelling of the eternal Jehovah (above thee) And underneath, the everlasting arms! And He will expel before thee (every) enemy, And will say (to thee), Destroy them.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
Verse 27. The eternal God] אלהי קדם elohey kedem, the former God; HE who was of old. Not like the gods which were lately come up. HE who ever was and ever will be; and HE who was, is, and will be unchangeably holy, wise, just, and merciful. See Clarke on Genesis 21:33. Everlasting arms] As the arm is the emblem of power, and of power in a state of exertion, the words here state that an unlimited and unconquerable power shall be eternally exerted in the defence of God's Church, and in the behalf of all those who trust in Him. Thrust out the enemy] He will expel all the ancient inhabitants, and put thee in possession of their land.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:27
27. dwelling place] As in Psalms 90:1. A.V. refuge; and some moderns thy refuge by emending the text. The LXX renders the line καὶσκεπάσεισεΘεοῦἀρχή. And underneath are the everlasting arms] Berth. and Marti oddly declare this beautiful line unintelligible, on the ground that the arms of God inhabiting heaven (Deuteronomy 33:26) cannot at the same time be conceived as beneath His people! By changing one consonant and pointing others differently they substitute and the power (arms) of the wicked was broken. But the figure of the arms underneath (cp. Hosea 11:3, Psalms 89:21 (22)) comes in naturally after the other of God as a dwelling or refuge; ‘God at once the foundation and the roof of their abode’ (Calvin). And he drave out; in Hex. only here and in JE (frequently); not in D nor deut. passages. And said, Destroy] A line of but 2 stresses.
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:27
Thy refuge - Rather, “dwellingplace.” Compare Psalms 90:1; Psalms 91:9.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:27
27. The eternal God is thy refuge — Better thus, Thy dwellingplace is the God of ancient days. Comp.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:27
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Powerful Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares his joy in preaching the word of God and bringing comfort to Christians. He expresses his desire to reach out to the communists and asks God for |
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Facing Your Fears - Part 1 by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Jesus sending his disciples into a boat and commanding them to go to the other side of the lake. The disciples obey Jesus and be |
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Spiritual Secrets of Smith Wigglesworth - Part 2 by George Storemont by Smith Wigglesworth | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith, healing, and the power of God's Word. It shares stories of miraculous healings, the impact of faith in action, and the necessity of |
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Standing Strong in the Coming Times by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, Tommy Barnett discusses a vision he had of a giant awakening, symbolizing a spiritual awakening in the midst of trouble in the world and America. He emphasizes that |
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Agelessness by Hattie Hammond | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living in God consciousness and having a deep relationship with Him. They describe how God is always with us, surrounding u |
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I Am That I Am by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the profound meaning of 'I AM THAT I AM' from Exodus 3:14, emphasizing the believer's daily struggles and the constant support provided by the Lord. The sermo |
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The Everlasting Arms by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the comforting promise that 'the eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms,' illustrating how God's promises are timeless and appli |