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A Promise of Total Fertility
Commentators explain that this blessing promises exceptional agricultural abundance for the tribe of Joseph. The mention of 'ancient mountains' and 'everlasting hills' signifies that even typically barren places, like mountaintops, would be fruitful. This was a promise of complete and renowned prosperity in their allotted land.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:13–17
18th Century
Theologian
Comparing the words of Moses with those of Jacob, it will be seen that the patriarch dwells with emphasis on the severe conflicts which Joseph, tha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills, And for the precious things of the earth a…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:15
16th Century
Theologian
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains. In these words, he shows that no part of the land would be barren.
We know that …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:15
17th Century
Pastor
And for the chief things of the ancient mountains
Which were from the beginning of the world, and for which the land…
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…