English Bible Presentation Sharing - Deuteronomy Book, chapter 33, verse 54 in Ncv Version

Deuteronomy 33 : 1 (NCV)

Moses, the man of God, gave this blessing to the Israelites before he died.

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He said: "The Lord came from Mount Sinai and rose like the sun from Edom; he showed his greatness from Mount Paran. He came with thousands of angels from the southern mountains.

Deuteronomy 33 : 3 (NCV)

The Lord surely loves his people and takes care of all those who belong to him. They bow down at his feet, and they are taught by him.

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Moses gave us the teachings that belong to the people of Jacob.

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The Lord became king of Israel when the leaders of the people gathered, when the tribes of Israel came together.

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"Let the people of Reuben live and not die, but let the people be few."

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Moses said this about the people of Judah: "Lord, listen to Judah's prayer; bring them back to their people. They defend themselves with their hands. Help them fight their enemies!"

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Moses said this about the people of Levi: "Lord, your Thummim and Urim belong to Levi, whom you love. Lord, you tested him at Massah and argued with him at the waters of Meribah.

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He said about his father and mother, 'I don't care about them.' He did not treat his brothers as favorites or give special favors to his children, but he protected your word and guarded your agreement.

Deuteronomy 33 : 10 (NCV)

He teaches your laws to the people of Jacob and your teachings to the people of Israel. He burns incense before you and makes whole burnt offerings on your altar.

Deuteronomy 33 : 11 (NCV)

Lord, make them strong; be pleased with the work they do. Defeat those who attack them, and don't let their enemies rise up again."

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Moses said this about the people of Benjamin: "The Lord's loved ones will lie down in safety, because he protects them all day long. The ones he loves rest with him."

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Moses said this about the people of Joseph: "May the Lord bless their land with wonderful dew from heaven, with water from the springs below,

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with the best fruits that the sun brings, and with the best fruits that the moon brings.

Deuteronomy 33 : 15 (NCV)

Let the old mountains give the finest crops, and let the everlasting hills give the best fruits.

Deuteronomy 33 : 16 (NCV)

Let the full earth give the best fruits, and let the Lord who lived in the burning bush be pleased. May these blessings rest on the head of Joseph, on the forehead of the one who was blessed among his brothers.

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Joseph has the majesty of a firstborn bull; he is as strong as a wild ox. He will stab other nations, even those nations far away. These are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and these are the thousands of Manasseh."

Deuteronomy 33 : 18 (NCV)

Moses said this about the people of Zebulun: "Be happy when you go out, Zebulun, and be happy in your tents, Issachar.

Deuteronomy 33 : 19 (NCV)

They will call the people to the mountain, and there they will offer the right sacrifices. They will do well from all that is in the sea, and they will do well from the treasures hidden in the sand on the shore."

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Moses said this about the people of Gad: "Praise God who gives Gad more land! Gad lives there like a lion, who tears off arms and heads.

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They chose the best land for themselves. They received a large share, like that given to an officer. When the leaders of the people gathered, the people of Gad did what the Lord said was right, and they judged Israel fairly."

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Moses said this about the people of Dan: "Dan is like a lion's cub, who jumps out of Bashan."

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Moses said this about the people of Naphtali: "Naphtali enjoys special kindnesses, and they are full of the Lord's blessings. Take as your own the west and south."

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Moses said this about the people of Asher: "Asher is the most blessed of the sons; let him be his brothers' favorite. Let him bathe his feet in olive oil.

Deuteronomy 33 : 25 (NCV)

Your gates will have locks of iron and bronze, and you will be strong as long as you live.

Deuteronomy 33 : 26 (NCV)

"There is no one like the God of Israel, who rides through the skies to help you, who rides on the clouds in his majesty.

Deuteronomy 33 : 27 (NCV)

The everlasting God is your place of safety, and his arms will hold you up forever. He will force your enemy out ahead of you, saying, 'Destroy the enemy!'

Deuteronomy 33 : 28 (NCV)

The people of Israel will lie down in safety. Jacob's spring is theirs alone. Theirs is a land full of grain and new wine, where the skies drop their dew.

Deuteronomy 33 : 29 (NCV)

Israel, you are blessed! No one else is like you, because you are a people saved by the Lord. He is your shield and helper, your glorious sword. Your enemies will be afraid of you, and you will walk all over their holy places."