King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 33:3 Mean?
“Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.”
Context
1
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
2
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. a fiery: Heb. a fire of law
3
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
4
Moses commanded us a law, even the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.
5
And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(3) **Yea, he loved.**—The connection appears to be this—
“From His right hand went a fire, a law for them (Israel).
Loving the peoples also;
(*i.e., *all who should hereafter become His people)
All His saints are in Thy hand:
(the hand of Him who spake on Sinai, and now “speaketh from heaven”)
And they are seated at Thy feet;
(the feet of the same heavenly Prophet. Comp. Matthew 5:1-2)
Every one shall receive of Thy words.”
Or, possibly, He, that prophet, *will take *of thy (*i.e., *of Moses’) words, We know he did so.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 33:3 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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