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God's Provision for Ministry
Commentators explain that this prayer for Levi's "substance" is significant because the priestly tribe had no land inheritance. Their provision came directly from God's blessing on the tithes and offerings of the people. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that God promises to sustain those who dedicate their lives to His service.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:11
18th Century
Theologian
Smite through the loins — Rather, strike the loins, that is, the seat of their strength.
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:11
19th Century
Bishop
Bless, Lord, his substance. —This petition is consistent with the enactment that Levi should have no land. But a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
Those who have God near them are safe indeed. There is no protection in such a world as this like constant communion with God.
We have to go…
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:11
16th Century
Theologian
Bless, Lord, his substance. This supplication appears to have been intended tacitly to provide against the poverty that awaited the Levite…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:11
17th Century
Pastor
Bless, Lord, his substance
Which lay in tithes, firstfruits for the priests and Levites had no share in the division of the la…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:6–23
17th Century
Minister
The order in which the tribes are blessed here is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in gene…