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Deuteronomy — Capítulo 33

THE MAJESTY OF GOD. (Deu. 33:1-28) Moses the man of God--This was a common designation of a prophet (Sa1 2:27; Sa1 9:6), and it is here applied to Moses, when, like Jacob, he was about to deliver ministerially before …

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Esta es la bendición con la cual bendijo Moisés varón de Dios a los hijos de Israel, antes que muriese.

2Dijo: Jehová vino de Sinaí, Y de Seir les esclareció; Resplandeció desde el monte de Parán, Y vino de entre diez millares de santos, Con la ley de fuego a su mano derecha.

3Aun amó a su pueblo; Todos los consagrados a él estaban en su mano; Por tanto, ellos siguieron en tus pasos, Recibiendo dirección de ti,

4Cuando Moisés nos ordenó una ley, Como heredad a la congregación de Jacob.

5Y fue rey en Jesurún, Cuando se congregaron los jefes del pueblo Con las tribus de Israel.

6Viva Rubén, y no muera; Y no sean pocos sus varones.

7Y esta bendición profirió para Judá. Dijo así: Oye, oh Jehová, la voz de Judá, Y llévalo a su pueblo; Sus manos le basten, Y tú seas su ayuda contra sus enemigos.

8A Leví dijo: Tu Tumim y tu Urim sean para tu varón piadoso, A quien probaste en Masah, Con quien contendiste en las aguas de Meriba,

9Quien dijo de su padre y de su madre: Nunca los he visto; Y no reconoció a sus hermanos, Ni a sus hijos conoció; Pues ellos guardaron tus palabras, Y cumplieron tu pacto.

10Ellos enseñarán tus juicios a Jacob, Y tu ley a Israel; Pondrán el incienso delante de ti, Y el holocausto sobre tu altar.

11Bendice, oh Jehová, lo que hicieren, Y recibe con agrado la obra de sus manos; Hiere los lomos de sus enemigos, Y de los que lo aborrecieren, para que nunca se levanten.

12A Benjamín dijo: El amado de Jehová habitará confiado cerca de él; Lo cubrirá siempre, Y entre sus hombros morará.

13A José dijo: Bendita de Jehová sea tu tierra, Con lo mejor de los cielos, con el rocío, Y con el abismo que está abajo.

14Con los más escogidos frutos del sol, Con el rico producto de la luna,

15Con el fruto más fino de los montes antiguos, Con la abundancia de los collados eternos,

16Y con las mejores dádivas de la tierra y su plenitud; Y la gracia del que habitó en la zarza Venga sobre la cabeza de José, Y sobre la frente de aquel que es príncipe entre sus hermanos.

17Como el primogénito de su toro es su gloria, Y sus astas como astas de búfalo; Con ellas acorneará a los pueblos juntos hasta los fines de la tierra; Ellos son los diez millares de Efraín, Y ellos son los millares de Manasés.

18A Zabulón dijo: Alégrate, Zabulón, cuando salieres; Y tú, Isacar, en tus tiendas.

19Llamarán a los pueblos a su monte; Allí sacrificarán sacrificios de justicia, Por lo cual chuparán la abundancia de los mares, Y los tesoros escondidos de la arena.

20A Gad dijo: Bendito el que hizo ensanchar a Gad; Como león reposa, Y arrebata brazo y testa.

21Escoge lo mejor de la tierra para sí, Porque allí le fue reservada la porción del legislador. Y vino en la delantera del pueblo; Con Israel ejecutó los mandatos y los justos decretos de Jehová.

22A Dan dijo: Dan es cachorro de león Que salta desde Basán.

23A Neftalí dijo: Neftalí, saciado de favores, Y lleno de la bendición de Jehová, Posee el occidente y el sur.

24A Aser dijo: Bendito sobre los hijos sea Aser; Sea el amado de sus hermanos, Y moje en aceite su pie.

25Hierro y bronce serán tus cerrojos, Y como tus días serán tus fuerzas.

26No hay como el Dios de Jesurún, Quien cabalga sobre los cielos para tu ayuda, Y sobre las nubes con su grandeza.

27El eterno Dios es tu refugio, Y acá abajo los brazos eternos; Él echó de delante de ti al enemigo, Y dijo: Destruye.

28E Israel habitará confiado, la fuente de Jacob habitará sola En tierra de grano y de vino; También sus cielos destilarán rocío.

29Bienaventurado tú, oh Israel. ¿Quién como tú, Pueblo salvo por Jehová, Escudo de tu socorro, Y espada de tu triunfo? Así que tus enemigos serán humillados, Y tú hollarás sobre sus alturas.

JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY

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I. The Lord came--Under a beautiful metaphor, borrowed from the dawn and progressive splendor of the…

The Lord came--Under a beautiful metaphor, borrowed from the dawn and progressive splendor of the sun, the Majesty of God is sublimely described as a divine light which appeared in Sinai and scattered its beams on all the adjoining region in directing Israel's march to Canaan. In these descriptions of a theophania, God is represented as coming from the south, and the allusion is in general to the thunderings and lightnings of Sinai; but other mountains in the same direction are mentioned with it. The location of Seir was on the east of the Ghor; mount Paran was either the chain on the west of the Ghor, or rather the mountains on the southern border of the desert towards the peninsula [ROBINSON]. (Compare Jdg 5:4-5; Psa 68:7-8; Hab 3:3). ten thousands of saints--rendered by some, "with the ten thousand of Kadesh," or perhaps better still, "from Meribah" [EWALD]. a fiery law--so called both because of the thunder and lightning which accompanied its promulgation (Exo 19:16-18; Deu 4:11), and the fierce, unrelenting curse denounced against the violation of its precepts (Co2 3:7-9). Notwithstanding those awe-inspiring symbols of Majesty that were displayed on Sinai, the law was really given in kindness and love (Deu 33:3), as a means of promoting both the temporal and eternal welfare of the people. And it was "the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob," not only from the hereditary obligation under which that people were laid to observe it, but from its being the grand distinction, the peculiar privilege of the nation.

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II. Let Reuben live, and not die--Although deprived of the honor and privileges of primogeniture, he …

Let Reuben live, and not die--Although deprived of the honor and privileges of primogeniture, he was still to hold rank as one of the tribes of Israel. He was more numerous than several other tribes (Num 1:21; Num 2:11). Yet gradually he sank into a mere nomadic tribe, which had enough to do merely "to live and not die." Many eminent biblical scholars, resting on the most ancient and approved manuscripts of the Septuagint, consider the latter clause as referring to Simeon; "and Simeon, let his men be few," a reading of the text which is in harmony with other statements of Scripture respecting this tribe (Num 25:6-14; Num 1:23; Num 26:14; Jos 19:1).

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III. this is the blessing of Judah--Its general purport points to the great power and independence of …

this is the blessing of Judah--Its general purport points to the great power and independence of Judah, as well as its taking the lead in all military expeditions.

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IV. of Levi he said--The burden of this blessing is the appointment of the Levites to the dignified a…

of Levi he said--The burden of this blessing is the appointment of the Levites to the dignified and sacred office of the priesthood (Lev 10:11; Deu 22:8; Deu 17:8-11), a reward for their zeal in supporting the cause of God, and their unsparing severity in chastising even their nearest and dearest relatives who had participated in the idolatry of the molten calf (Exo 32:25-28; compare Mal 2:4-6).

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V. of Benjamin he said--A distinguishing favor was conferred on this tribe in having its portion ass…

of Benjamin he said--A distinguishing favor was conferred on this tribe in having its portion assigned near the temple of God. between his shoulders--that is, on his sides or borders. Mount Zion, on which stood the city of Jerusalem, belonged to Judah; but Mount Moriah, the site of the sacred edifice, lay in the confines of Benjamin.

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VI. of Joseph he said--The territory of this tribe, diversified by hill and dale, wood and water, wou…

of Joseph he said--The territory of this tribe, diversified by hill and dale, wood and water, would be rich in all the productions--olives, grapes, figs, &c., which are reared in a mountainous region, as well as in the grain and herbs that grow in the level fields. "The firstling of the bullock and the horns of the unicorn" (rhinoceros), indicate glory and strength, and it is supposed that under these emblems were shadowed forth the triumphs of Joshua and the new kingdom of Jeroboam, both of whom were of Ephraim (compare Gen 48:20).

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VII. Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out--on commercial enterprises and voyages by sea.

Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out--on commercial enterprises and voyages by sea. and, Issachar in thy tents--preferring to reside in their maritime towns.

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VIII. shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand--Both tribes should tra…

shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand--Both tribes should traffic with the PhÅ“nicians in gold and silver, pearl and coral, especially in murex, the shellfish that yielded the famous Tyrian dye, and in glass, which was manufactured from the sand of the river Belus, in their immediate neighborhood.

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IX. of Gad he said--Its possessions were larger than they would have been had they lain west of Jorda…

of Gad he said--Its possessions were larger than they would have been had they lain west of Jordan; and this tribe had the honor of being settled by Moses himself in the first portion of land conquered. In the forest region, south of the Jabbok, "he dwelt as a lion" (compare Gen 30:11; Gen 49:19). Notwithstanding, they faithfully kept their engagement to join the "heads of the people" [Deu 33:21] in the invasion of Canaan.

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X. Dan is a lion's whelp--His proper settlement in the south of Canaan being too small, he by a sudd…

Dan is a lion's whelp--His proper settlement in the south of Canaan being too small, he by a sudden and successful irruption, established a colony in the northern extremity of the land. This might well be described as the leap of a young lion from the hills of Bashan.

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XI. of Naphtali he said--The pleasant and fertile territory of this tribe lay to "the west," on the b…

of Naphtali he said--The pleasant and fertile territory of this tribe lay to "the west," on the borders of lakes Merom and Chinnereth, and to "the south" of the northern Danites.

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XII. of Asher he said--The condition of this tribe is described as combining all the elements of earth…

of Asher he said--The condition of this tribe is described as combining all the elements of earthly felicity. dip his foot in oil--These words allude either to the process of extracting the oil by foot presses, or to his district as particularly fertile and adapted to the culture of the olive.

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XIII. shoes of iron and brass--These shoes suited his rocky coast from Carmel to Sidon. Country people …

shoes of iron and brass--These shoes suited his rocky coast from Carmel to Sidon. Country people as well as ancient warriors had their lower extremities protected by metallic greaves (Sa1 17:6; Eph 6:15) and iron-soled shoes.

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XIV. There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun--The chapter concludes with a congratulatory address …

There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun--The chapter concludes with a congratulatory address to Israel on their peculiar happiness and privilege in having Jehovah for their God and protector. who rideth upon the heaven in thy help--an evident allusion to the pillar of cloud and fire, which was both the guide and shelter of Israel.

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XV. the fountain of Jacob--The posterity of Israel shall dwell in a blessed and favored land.

the fountain of Jacob--The posterity of Israel shall dwell in a blessed and favored land. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 34

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