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Deuteronomy 33:6

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And this is the blessing of Judah,.... Which follows; the same supplement of the words is made in the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem; but Aben Ezra thinks it refers to what goes before, that this,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let not his men be few - literally, “a number,” i. e., “a small number,” such as could be easily counted (compare Gen 34:30 note). While the verse promises that the tribe shall endure and prosper, yet…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 33:6-7

Here is, I. The blessing of Reuben. Though Reuben had lost the honour of his birthright, yet Moses begins with him; for we should not insult over those that are disgraced, nor desire to perpetuate…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Deuteronomy 33:6-25

The Blessing Proper

6  R e" ubén, may he live and not die,

Though few be his men.

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