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Deuteronomy 33:9 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 33 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.”
Deuteronomy 33:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:9
Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant. Moses blesses the tribe of Levi, highlighting their radical devotion demonstrated during the golden calf incident (Exodus 32:25-29). The Hebrew verb shamar (שָׁמַר, "observed/kept") appears twice, emphasizing the Levites' zealous guardianship of God's covenant when others apostatized.The shocking phrase "I have not seen him" describes the Levites' willingness to execute judgment even upon family members who ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:9
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“(for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies)”
“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”
“Come”
“nor defile himself for his father”
“and to Eleazar and to Ithamar”
“God; but you have spoken of your servant's house for a great while to come”
“yet now we know him so no more.”