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Deuteronomy 33:17 Cross-References

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His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh. unicorns: Heb. an unicorn

Deuteronomy 33:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Deuteronomy 33:17

People Mentioned

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Ephraimsecond son of Joseph (GEN 41:52)
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Manassehfirstborn son of Joseph (GEN 41:51)

Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:17

His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh. Moses employs powerful zoological imagery. Bekhor shôrô (בְּכוֹר שׁוֹרוֹ, "firstling of his bullock") denotes a firstborn ox—prime strength and vigor. Hadar (הָדָר, "glory/majesty") suggests impressive, awe-inspiring presence. The firstborn ox represented maximum vitality and value, thus fitting Joseph's double portion through Ephraim and Manasseh.His...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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