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Deuteronomy 33

Deuteronomy 33:24

Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes · Deuteronomy 33:1–29
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Translations

Modern
And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.
Traditional
And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.
Literal
And of Asher he said, “Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in the oil.
Latin
Aser quoque ait: Benedictus in filiis Aser, sit placens fratribus suis, et tingat in oleo pedem suum:

Original

Hebrew
English
And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.

Notes

Deuteronomy 33:24

Asher was the younger of two sons of Jacob by Leah’s servant Zilpah (Genesis 30:12–13). The name Asher means “happy” or “blessed.” This is evident in the plentiful olive oil from the orchards on the lower Galilean hills and Mount Carmel. These hills and other natural formations also provided safety from danger (Deuteronomy 33:25).

Deuteronomy 33:1–29

On the day before he died, Jacob blessed his 12 sons (Genesis 49:1–28). Many years later, Moses also blessed these same sons. By that time, they had become large and powerful tribes. Moses, like Jacob, spoke as a founding father of the nation.

People

Asher: Son of Jacob and Zilpah, founder of the tribe of Asher

Glossary

Asher (Person) Deuteronomy, Book of Jeshurun Moses Poetry, Biblical Song of Moses

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, Prayer For Death: Scenes of Death of Moses The Feet: (Washed or Dipped in Oil) Abundance the Tribe of Asher: Predictions Concerning The Tribes of Israel: Predictions Respecting Each of Tribe of Asher: Census of, by Families by Moses