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God Blesses Diverse Vocations
Commentators unanimously explain that this blessing highlights God's provision for different lifestyles. Zebulun was blessed in its 'going out,' referring to its commercial and maritime ventures. In contrast, Issachar was blessed 'in thy tents,' signifying a more settled, agricultural life. This shows that God's favor extends to various forms of work, whether it involves travel and trade or staying home to cultivate the land.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:18–19
18th Century
Theologian
Zebulun possessed a spacious sea-shore and the fisheries of the Lake of Tiberias. Therefore, he was to thrive by commerce and to rejoice in his
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:18
19th Century
Bishop
Zebulun ... and Issachar were united with Judah, in the leading division of Israel in the wilderness. The warlike character of the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
Let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. His glory is like the …
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:18
16th Century
Theologian
And of Zebulun he said. He compares two tribes with each other, which, although neighbors in location, were still very dissimilar. One, be…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:18
17th Century
Pastor
And of Zebulun he said The tribe of Zebulun, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem, with whom Issachar is joined, they…
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…