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Deuteronomy 33:17 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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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...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:17
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“God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.”
“and said”
“will we push down our adversaries. Through your name”
“But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.”
“shall break their bones in pieces”
“and said”
“then the iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered”
“because he defiled his father's couch”
“These are the families of Manasseh”
“from the horns of the wild oxen”