Deuteronomy 33:29
Deuteronomy 33:29 in Multiple Translations
Blessed 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.”
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Happy art thou, O Israel: Who is like unto thee, a people saved by Jehovah, The shield of thy help, And the sword of thy excellency! And thine enemies shall submit themselves unto thee; And thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Happy are you, O Israel: who is like you, a people whose saviour is the Lord, whose help is your cover, whose sword is your strength! All those who are against you will put themselves under your rule, and your feet will be planted on their high places.
How blessed you are, Israel! Is there anyone like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is the shield that protects you, the sword that gives you confidence. Your enemies will tremble before you, and you shall tread them underfoot.
Blessed art thou, O Israel: who is like vnto thee, O people saued by the Lord, the shielde of thine helpe, and which is the sword of thy glorie? therefore thine enemies shall bee in subiection to thee, and thou shalt tread vpon their hie places.
O thy happiness, O Israel! who is like thee? A people saved by Jehovah, The shield of thy help, And He who [is] the sword of thine excellency: And thine enemies are subdued for thee, And thou on their high places dost tread.'
You are happy, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, the shield of your help, the sword of your excellency? Your enemies will submit themselves to you. You will tread on their high places.”
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like to thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellence! and thy enemies shall be found liars to thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Blessed are thou, Israel: who is like to thee, O people, that art saved by the Lord? the shield of thy help, and the sword of thy glory: thy enemies shall deny thee, and thou shalt tread upon their necks.
You people of Israel, Yahweh ◄has blessed/is pleased with► you. There is certainly [RHQ] no nation like your nation, whom Yahweh has rescued from being slaves in Egypt. He will be like [MET] a shield to protect you and like [MET] a sword to enable you to defeat your enemies. Your enemies will come to you begging for you to act mercifully toward them, but you will trample on their backs/necks.”
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Deuteronomy 33:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַשְׁרֶ֨י/ךָ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
מִ֣י
כָמ֗וֹ/ךָ
עַ֚ם
נוֹשַׁ֣ע
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
מָגֵ֣ן
עֶזְרֶ֔/ךָ
וַ/אֲשֶׁר
חֶ֖רֶב
גַּאֲוָתֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/יִכָּֽחֲשׁ֤וּ
אֹיְבֶ֨י/ךָ֙
לָ֔/ךְ
וְ/אַתָּ֖ה
עַל
בָּמוֹתֵ֥י/מוֹ
תִדְרֹֽךְ
אַשְׁרֶ֨י/ךָ
ʼesher
H835
blessed
N-mp | Suff
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
כָמ֗וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep | Suff
עַ֚ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
נוֹשַׁ֣ע
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cs
עֶזְרֶ֔/ךָ
ʻêzer
H5828
helper
N-ms | Suff
וַ/אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Conj | Rel
חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
N-fs
גַּאֲוָתֶ֑/ךָ
gaʼăvâh
H1346
pride
N-fs | Suff
וְ/יִכָּֽחֲשׁ֤וּ
kâchash
H3584
to deceive
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
אֹיְבֶ֨י/ךָ֙
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
לָ֔/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
בָּמוֹתֵ֥י/מוֹ
bâmâh
H1116
high place
N-fp | Suff
תִדְרֹֽךְ
dârak
H1869
to tread
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 33:29
אַשְׁרֶ֨י/ךָ
ʼesher
H835
"blessed"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means happiness or blessedness, often used to express how happy someone is. It appears in the Bible as an interjection, similar to 'how happy!' In the KJV, it is translated as 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Definition: 1) happiness, blessedness 1a) often used as interjection 1b) blessed are
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: blessed, happy. See also: Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalms 119:2; Psalms 1:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
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.
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
כָמ֗וֹ/ךָ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep | Suff
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
עַ֚ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
נוֹשַׁ֣ע
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
בַּֽ/יהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מָגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
עֶזְרֶ֔/ךָ
ʻêzer
H5828
"helper"
N-ms | Suff
A helper or one who provides aid is the meaning of this word, used to describe someone who assists or supports others. It is used in the Psalms to express gratitude for God's help and in the book of Isaiah to describe God's aid to his people.
Definition: 1) help, succour 1a) help, succour 1b) one who helps
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: help. See also: Genesis 2:18; Psalms 115:9; Psalms 20:3.
וַ/אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Conj | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
גַּאֲוָתֶ֑/ךָ
gaʼăvâh
H1346
"pride"
N-fs | Suff
Pride or majesty, describing something or someone that is impressive or arrogant, like the pride of life in 1 John. It can also mean ornament or swelling, like the swelling of the sea in Psalms.
Definition: 1) pride, majesty, a rising up 1a) a rising up, swelling (of the sea) 1b) majesty (of Israel) 1c) pride, haughtiness
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling. See also: Deuteronomy 33:26; Psalms 73:6; Psalms 10:2.
וְ/יִכָּֽחֲשׁ֤וּ
kâchash
H3584
"to deceive"
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To deceive or lie, as seen in Psalm 116:11 where the psalmist says all people are liars. It means to be untrue in word or deed, disappointing or failing others. This concept is also found in Proverbs 10:18.
Definition: 1) to deceive, lie, fail, grow lean, be disappointing, be untrue, be insufficient, be found liars, belie, deny, dissemble, deal falsely 1a) (Qal) to become lean 1b) (Niphal) to cringe, feign obedience 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to deceive, deny falsely 1c2) to act deceptively 1c3) to cringe 1c4) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hithpael) to cringe, feign obedience
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. See also: Genesis 18:15; Psalms 18:45; Psalms 66:3.
אֹיְבֶ֨י/ךָ֙
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
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.
לָ֔/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בָּמוֹתֵ֥י/מוֹ
bâmâh
H1116
"high place"
N-fp | Suff
A high place or elevation, often referring to a cultic platform or mountain. In the Bible, it can also refer to battlefields or funeral mounds, as seen in various passages.
Definition: 1) high place, ridge, height, bamah (technical name for cultic platform) 1a) high place, mountain 1b) high places, battlefields 1c) high places (as places of worship) 1d) funeral mound?
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: height, high place, wave. See also: Leviticus 26:30; 1 Chronicles 16:39; Psalms 18:34.
תִדְרֹֽךְ
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 33:29
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- Deuteronomy 33:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:29
Context — Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 45:17 | But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. |
| 2 | Isaiah 12:2 | Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” |
| 3 | Psalms 115:9–11 | O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 7:23 | And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 4:7–8 | For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? |
| 6 | Numbers 23:20–24 | I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it. He considers no disaster for Jacob; He sees no trouble for Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of the King is among them. God brought them out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox. For there is no spell against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What great things God has done!’ Behold, the people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion, not resting until they devour their prey and drink the blood of the slain.” |
| 7 | Habakkuk 3:19 | GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. |
| 8 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:13 | He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag, |
| 10 | Psalms 66:3 | Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You. |
Deuteronomy 33:29 Summary
[This verse is a blessing from God to the nation of Israel, saying they are special because they are saved by the Lord, who is their shield and protector, as also seen in Psalm 23:4 and Proverbs 18:10. Just like the Israelites, we as believers can trust in God's power and protection, and boast in His strength, rather than our own, as declared in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. The verse also says that God will help the Israelites overcome their enemies and destroy the places of idol worship, which is a reminder that God is always with us and wants to help us overcome any challenges we face, as seen in Joshua 1:9 and Hebrews 13:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'saved by the LORD' in Deuteronomy 33:29?
To be saved by the Lord means to be rescued and delivered from harm, just as the Lord saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 14:13-31, and to be brought into a relationship with Him through faith, as described in Ephesians 2:8-9.
What is the 'shield' that protects Israel in this verse?
The 'shield' refers to God's protection and care for His people, similar to Psalm 28:7, where David says, 'The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.'
What does it mean to 'trample their high places'?
To 'trample their high places' means to overcome and destroy the places of idol worship and false gods, as the Israelites were commanded to do in Deuteronomy 12:2-3, and to trust in the one true God, as declared in Isaiah 2:10-11.
Is this verse only for the nation of Israel, or does it apply to believers today?
While this verse is specifically addressed to the nation of Israel, the principles of God's protection and salvation can be applied to believers today, as seen in Romans 11:17-24, where Gentile believers are grafted into the olive tree of God's people, and in 2 Corinthians 1:10, where Paul says God delivers believers from all our troubles.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God's protection and salvation in my own life, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust in God as my shield and boast in His power, rather than relying on my own strength or abilities?
- What are some 'high places' in my life that I need to surrender to God, and how can I trust Him to help me overcome them?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, be a part of God's plan to bless and redeem all nations, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 7:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 33:29
Happy [art] thou, O Israel,.... This is the conclusion of the blessing on Israel summed up in a few words; they having God to be their God, and having so many good things promised them, and in sight
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
Saved by the Lord, the giver and preserver of all that excellency, that glory, safety, and happiness, which thou hast above all other people, which thou dost not obtain either by or for thy own wisdom, or strength, or goodness. The sword of thy excellency, or, thy most excellent sword, i.e. thy strength and the author of all this, past or approaching victories. Shall be found liars unto thee, i.e. shall be deceived, as to all their vain hopes and confidences of destroying thee or saving themselves, whether grounded upon their own numbers, and valour, and strong holds, or upon old prophecies and predictions of success, or upon their idols. Or, shall lie unto thee, i.e. shall submit themselves to thee, though it be done but feignedly and by constraint, as this phrase is used, 66:3 81:15. Possibly this may design the lies and frauds which the Gibeonites would use to deceive them, . Thou shalt tread upon their high places, i.e. thou shalt subdue their greatest princes, and their strongest holds, , and their idols, temples, and worship.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
Deuteronomy 33:29 Happy [art] thou, O Israel: who [is] like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who [is] the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.Ver. 29. Happy art thou, O Israel.] Or, Oh the happinesses of thee, O Israel! the μυριομακαριοτης, the heaped up happiness! Who is like unto thee!] The saints are the world’ s paragons, yea, such as the world is not worthy of; that is, saith Chrysostom, Take all the men of the world, they are not worth one of the people of God, though never so mean in regard of outwards. Shall be found liars.] Shall feign to be friends for fear, and shall yield a forced obedience. See Psalms 18:45.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
(29) Thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee.—See Psalms 66:3 : “Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves (i.e., lie) unto thee.” The idea is, that the enemies of the conqueror will hasten to throw themselves at his feet, protesting that they were always his friends. (Compare Shimei’s repentance on the occasion of David’s return to Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 19:18.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
Verse 29. Happy art thou, c.] אשרי ashrey. O the happiness of Israel! it is ineffable, inconceivable, because they are a people saved by the Lord - have such a salvation as it becomes the infinite perfections of God to bestow he is their help - their never-failing strength, and the shield of that help - he defends their defence, saves them and preserves them in the state of salvation. Sword of thy excellency] Or whose sword - his all-conquering WORD, is thine excellency, in its promises, threatenings, precepts, c., c. St. Paul, in his exhortation to the Christians at Ephesus, uses the same metaphor, Take unto you the SWORD of the SPIRIT, which is the WORD of GOD. Thine enemies shall be found liars] Who said thou shouldst never be able to gain the possession of this good land for thou shalt tread on - subdue, their high places - even their best fortified cities. THE blessings contained in this chapter belong also to the spiritual Israel of God, who, according to the Divine promise, shall have a complete victory over all their spiritual foes, shall have all their inward enemies, the whole of the carnal mind, destroyed, (for the blood of Jesus Christ, applied by the energy of the eternal Spirit, shall not only blot out all their sin, but purify their hearts from all unrighteousness) and thus, being delivered from their enemies, they shall love God with all their heart, and serve him in righteousness and true holiness, without fear before him all the days of their life. There are many circumstances and expressions in this ode similar to several in the prophetical blessing pronounced by Jacob on his twelve sons, Gen. xlix., for the subject is the same in both chapters, the reader is therefore requested to compare the two places, and to consider the notes on each, as they have some tendency to cast light on each other. Both these chapters constitute a part of those Scriptures which, according to St.
Paul, Romans 15:4, were written for our learning; and, as to instruct the reader and make him wise unto salvation was the gracious design of God, we should particularly beg of him "that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, by patience and comfort of his holy word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life which he has given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ" - Collect for the second Sunday in Advent.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 33:29
29. The metre here is irregular, the first line is overloaded, the third too short, but the text is mostly confirmed by the Versions. shield] God as shield, Genesis 15:1, Psalms 3:3 (4), Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:30 (3, 31), Psalms 84:11 (12). that is] So Heb.; but omit with Sam. LXX. excellency] The same word as in Deuteronomy 33:26, but here in the passive sense of being exalted. come to thee fawning] Or cringing. Psalms 18:44 (45), Psalms 66:3, Psalms 81:15 (16).
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 33:29
Be found liars unto thee - Perhaps rather, “cringe before thee.” The verb means to show a feigned or forced obedience: see the marginal references. Tread upon their high places - i.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29
29. Thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee — They will appear openly as enemies. Their fear will cause them to dissemble. As in the case of the Gibeonites. Joshua 9.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 33:29
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The People of God 08 a Victorious People by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering and yielding oneself fully to God in order to experience victory in life. The preacher encourages the audienc |
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The People of God 07 Unique Shielded People by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boy who was born blind. The preacher's father was distraught one day and eventually confided in his wife about his trou |
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The People of God 09 a Separated People by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of being a separated people as Christians. He emphasizes that this separation is not about legalistic rules or restrictions, but |
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On the Spirit of Prayer by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the importance and blessings of having a spirit of prayer, emphasizing that it is the gateway to all other spiritual blessings. He highlights the connectio |
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Israel's Happiness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the unique blessings and privileges of God's chosen people, Israel, emphasizing their salvation by the Lord, who is their shield of help and sword of ex |
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The Cry From the Depths by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to God for deliverance from sin and bondage. They explain that when we cry out to God with all our heart, he wil |
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The Battle for Israel Pt 1 by Billy Strachan | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of awareness among the people in the church about the troubling events happening around them. He quotes from the book of Isaiah, em |