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For the precious things of the earth and the fullness of it, The good will of him who lived in the bush. Let [the blessing] come on the head of Joseph, On the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.

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The God of the Burning Bush

Commentators highlight the phrase "him that dwelt in the bush." This refers to God's appearance to Moses. Scholars see a profound comfort here: just as the bush burned but was not consumed, God's presence sustains His people through fiery trials. This "good will" is God's covenant favor, which is the foundation for all our hope.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

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 Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 33:16

19th Century

Bishop

The good will of him that dwelt in the bush —is a blessing peculiar to Moses. It contains an exquisite piece of interpret…

Charles Spurgeon

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…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 33:16

17th Century

Pastor

And for the precious things of the earth, and fulness
thereof
Corn of all sorts produc…

Matthew Henry

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…