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Deuteronomy 27:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 27:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 27 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:”
Deuteronomy 27:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:12
These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people—The six tribes positioned on Gerizim (Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, Benjamin) were descendants of Jacob's wives Rachel and Leah, representing covenant privilege. The Hebrew berakah (blessing) contrasts with qelalah (curse) in verse 13, creating a dramatic liturgical antiphony.The choice of Gerizim and Ebal was divinely ordained (Deuteronomy 11:29) for this covenant ratification ceremony to be performed when ye are come over Jordan. Joshua 8:30-35 records the actual fulfillment. Geographically, these twin mountains flank ancient ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 27:12
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“he went and stood on the top of Mount Gerizim”
“and bore a son”
“{Joseph means may he add.} saying”
“God has given me my hire, because I gave my handmaid to my husband. She named him Issachar.”
“and their elders and officers”
“as her soul was departing (for she died)”
“I set before you this day a blessing and a curse:”