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A Promise of Security
Scholars debate whether "iron and brass" refers to literal shoes, fortified city bars, or the mineral wealth of the land. However, commentators agree the unified message is one of divine security and strength. This was a promise that the tribe of Asher's territory, a vulnerable northern frontier, would be made strong and secure by God.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:25
18th Century
Theologian
The strength and firmness of Asher is as if he were shod with iron and brass (). The territory of this tribe probably contained iron and copper. Co…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 33:25
19th Century
Bishop
Your shoes shall be iron and brass. —Perhaps we should rather read, your bars shall be iron and brass. The word …
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:25
19th Century
Preacher
Will not some believer grip that promise tonight and find it true?
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:25
17th Century
Pastor
Your shoes [shall be] iron and brass
Either they should have such an abundance of these metals, that they could if t…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:24–25
17th Century
Minister
All things will be sanctified to true believers; if their way is rough, their feet will be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.