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Deuteronomy 33

Deuteronomy 33:23

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

Modern
Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”
Traditional
And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the Lord: possess thou the west and the south.
Literal
And of Naphtali he said, “Naphtali is satisfied with favor, and full of the blessing of YHWH, of the sea and the south he shall take possession.”
Latin
Et Nephthali dixit: Nephthali abundantia perfruetur, et plenus erit benedictionibus Domini: mare et meridiem possidebit.

Original

Hebrew
English
Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”

Notes

Deuteronomy 33:23

  • Naphtali was the younger of two sons of Jacob by Rachel’s servant Bilhah (Genesis 30:7–8). His name means "my struggle."

  • the sea and the south: The Hebrew word yam can mean either "west" or "sea." It may describe the area where the tribe of Naphtali settled. They lived near the Sea of Galilee, a region known for fishing and farming (see Matthew 4:12–17.

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

Naphtali: Son of Jacob, founder of the tribe of Naphtali

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Jeshurun Moses Poetry, Biblical Song of Moses Tribe of Naphtali

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Moses God: Grace of The Favour of God: Naphtali the Tribe of Naphtali: Predictions Respecting The Tribes of Israel: Predictions Respecting Each of Tribe of Naphtali: Moses' Benediction On