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Deuteronomy 33:13

Deuteronomy 33:13
And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun,.... Which has a wonderful influence upon many and most of the fruits of the earth, to produce them out of their seeds in it, to bring them…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Deuteronomy 33:13-17

Comparing the words of Moses with those of Jacob, it will be seen that the patriarch dwells with emphasis on the severe conflicts which Joseph, i. e., Ephraim and Manasseh, would undergo (compare Gen…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 33:12-17

Here is, I. The blessing of Benjamin, Deu 33:12. Benjamin is put next to Levi, because the temple, where the priests' work lay, was just upon the edge of the lot of this tribe; and it is put before…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

13  And of Joseph he said:

Blessed of the Lord be his land,

With the wealth of heaven above,

And the deep that crouches beneath.

14  With the wealth of the crops of the sun,

And the wealth of the…