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Deuteronomy 33:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people were gathered, all the tribes of Israel together. "
Deuteronomy 33:5
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3 Yes, he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet. Each receives your words.
4 Moses commanded us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob.
5 He was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people were gathered, all the tribes of Israel together.
6 “Let Reuben live, and not die; Nor let his men be few.”
7 This is for Judah. He said, “Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah. Bring him in to his people. With his hands he contended for himself. You shall be a help against his adversaries.”
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Deuteronomy 33:1
"This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death."
Deuteronomy 33:2
"He said, “The LORD came from Sinai, and rose from Seir to them. He shone from Mount Paran. He came from the ten thousands of holy ones. At his right hand was a fiery law for them."
Deuteronomy 33:3
"Yes, he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet. Each receives your words."
Deuteronomy 33:4
"Moses commanded us a law, an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob."
Deuteronomy 33:6
"“Let Reuben live, and not die; Nor let his men be few.”"
Deuteronomy 33:7
"This is for Judah. He said, “Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah. Bring him in to his people. With his hands he contended for himself. You shall be a help against his adversaries.”"
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