Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with the best gifts of the earth and its fullness and the favor of him who dwelt in the burning bush. Let all these rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers. New Living Translation with the best gifts of the earth and its bounty, and the favor of the one who appeared in the burning bush. May these blessings rest on Joseph’s head, crowning the brow of the prince among his brothers. English Standard Version with the best gifts of the earth and its fullness and the favor of him who dwells in the bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph, on the pate of him who is prince among his brothers. Berean Standard Bible with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers. King James Bible And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. New King James Version With the precious things of the earth and its fullness, And the favor of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let the blessing come ‘on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.’ New American Standard Bible And with the choice things of the earth and its fullness, And the favor of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let it come to the head of Joseph, And to the top of the head of the one who was prince among his brothers. NASB 1995 And with the choice things of the earth and its fullness, And the favor of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let it come to the head of Joseph, And to the crown of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. NASB 1977 And with the choice things of the earth and its fulness, And the favor of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let it come to the head of Joseph, And to the crown of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. Legacy Standard Bible And with the choice things of the earth and its fullness, And the favor of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let it come to the head of Joseph, And to the top of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. Amplified Bible With the precious things of the earth and its fullness, And the favor and goodwill of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let these blessings come upon the head of Joseph, And upon the crown of the head of him who was distinguished [as a prince] among his brothers. Christian Standard Bible with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it; and with the favor of him who appeared in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. Holman Christian Standard Bible with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it; and with the favor of Him who appeared in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the prince of his brothers. American Standard Version And for the precious things of the earth and the fulness thereof, And the good will of him that dwelt in the bush. Let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, And upon the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. Contemporary English Version The LORD who appeared in the burning bush wants to give you the best the land can produce, and it will be a princely crown on Joseph's head. English Revised Version And for the precious things of the earth and the fulness thereof, And the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: Let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, And upon the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation and the most plentiful crops of the earth. May the LORD bless their land with the favor of the one who was in the burning bush. May these blessings come to the tribes of Joseph. May they crown the people who are like princes in Israel. Good News Translation May their land be filled with all that is good, Blessed by the goodness of the LORD, Who spoke from the burning bush. May these blessings come to the tribe of Joseph, Because he was the leader among his brothers. International Standard Version from the choicest of the earth and its fullness, and the favor of the one who lived in the burning bush. May blessing rest on Joseph's head, and on the crown of the head of the one set apart from his brothers. NET Bible with the harvest of the earth and its fullness and the pleasure of him who resided in the burning bush. May blessing rest on Joseph's head, and on the top of the head of the one set apart from his brothers. New Heart English Bible with the choice things of the earth and its fullness, the good will of him who lived in the bush. Let this come on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers. Webster's Bible Translation And for the precious things of the earth and fullness of it, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush; let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewith the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers. World English Bible for the precious things of the earth and its fullness, the good will of him who lived in the bush. Let this come on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who was separated from his brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd by a precious thing—of earth and its fullness, "" And the good pleasure of Him who is dwelling in the bush; Let it come for the head of Joseph, "" And for the crown of him [who is] separate from his brothers. Young's Literal Translation And by precious things -- of earth and its fulness, And the good pleasure Of Him who is dwelling in the bush, -- Let it come for the head of Joseph, And for the crown of him Who is separate from his brethren. Smith's Literal Translation And from the most excellent of the earth and its fulness, and the acceptance of him dwelling in the bramble: it shall come to the head of Joseph, and to the crown of the consecrated of his brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd of the fruits of the earth, and of the fulness thereof. The blessing of him that appeared in the bush, come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version and from the fruits of the earth with all its plenitude. May the blessing of him who appeared in the bush, settle upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of the Nazarite among his brothers. New American Bible With the best of the earth and its fullness, and the favor of the one who dwells on Sinai. Let these come upon the head of Joseph and upon the brow of the prince among his brothers. New Revised Standard Version with the choice gifts of the earth and its fullness, and the favor of the one who dwells on Sinai. Let these come on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith the precious things of the earth and the fulness thereof, and with the good will of him who dwelt in the bush; let blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the head of his brothers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from produce of the Earth and its fullness; the will of him who dwelt in the bush will come on the head of Yoseph and upon the head of the crown of his brothers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And for the precious things of the earth and the fulness thereof, And the good will of Him that dwelt in the bush; Let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, And upon the crown of the head of him that is prince among his brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation and of the fullness of the land in season: and let the things pleasing to him that dwelt in the bush come on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of him who was glorified above his brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes…15with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, 16with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it, and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush. May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers. 17His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”… Cross References Genesis 49:25 by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb. Numbers 6:24-26 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Psalm 67:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Isaiah 53:2 He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. Zechariah 6:12 And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ... Acts 3:26 When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.” Treasury of Scripture And for the precious things of the earth and fullness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelled in the bush: let the blessing come on the head of Joseph, and on the top of the head of him that was separated from his brothers. the earth Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 50:12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. Psalm 89:11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. the good Exodus 3:2-4 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed… Mark 12:26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. and upon the top Genesis 37:28,36 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt… Genesis 39:2,3 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian… Genesis 43:32 And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that is an abomination unto the Egyptians. Jump to Previous Best Blessing Brow Burning Bush Crown Distinguished Dwelling Dwelt Earth Head Joseph Pleasure Precious Prince Rest Separate Separated Thereof Top WealthJump to Next Best Blessing Brow Burning Bush Crown Distinguished Dwelling Dwelt Earth Head Joseph Pleasure Precious Prince Rest Separate Separated Thereof Top WealthDeuteronomy 33 1. The majesty of God6. The blessings of the twelve tribes 26. The excellence of Israel with the choice gifts of the land and everything in it This phrase highlights the abundance and fertility of the Promised Land, a recurring theme in the blessings given to the tribes of Israel. The "choice gifts" refer to the agricultural bounty, including grain, wine, and livestock, which were seen as direct blessings from God. This reflects the covenantal promise made to the patriarchs, particularly Abraham, about the land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8). The land's fertility is a sign of divine favor and fulfillment of God's promises. and with the favor of Him who dwelt in the burning bush May these rest on the head of Joseph and crown the brow of the prince of his brothers Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, Joseph is a central figure in the latter part of Genesis. He is known for his rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family during a famine. 2. Moses The author of Deuteronomy, Moses is the leader of the Israelites who brought them out of Egypt. He is delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel in this chapter. 3. The Burning Bush A significant event in Moses' life where God appeared to him in a burning bush, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3). 4. The Land of Israel The "best gifts of the earth" refer to the promised land, a land flowing with milk and honey, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. The Tribes of Israel Joseph's blessing is part of a series of blessings Moses gives to the tribes of Israel before his death. Teaching Points God's Favor and PresenceThe favor of God, as seen in the burning bush, signifies His presence and blessing. Believers are encouraged to seek God's presence in their lives, knowing that His favor brings spiritual and material blessings. Blessings of the Earth The "best gifts of the earth" remind us of God's provision. Christians are called to be good stewards of the resources God provides, using them for His glory and the benefit of others. Leadership and Responsibility Joseph is referred to as the "prince of his brothers," highlighting leadership. Believers in positions of influence should lead with integrity and humility, serving others as Joseph did. Heritage and Legacy The blessings on Joseph reflect the importance of heritage and legacy. Christians are encouraged to pass on their faith and values to future generations, ensuring a lasting spiritual legacy. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 33What does the Bible say about interpreting dreams? What does God's favor mean? Deuteronomy 33:17 promises Joseph a strength likened to 'horns of a wild ox'; how do we address this metaphor scientifically or literally? What lessons does Moses' life teach us?(16) The good will of him that dwelt in the bush--is a blessing peculiar to Moses. It contains an exquisite piece of interpretation. From the fact that Jehovah revealed Himself to Moses in a flame of fire in a bush, the man of God drew the thought that He presented Himself as dwelling in it; and thus he has furnished God's Church with this comfort for all ages, that His human temple, although it burn with fire, can never be consumed. The last part of Deuteronomy 33:16 is taken direct from Genesis 49:26. Separated from his brethren.--Heb., nazir. Is it altogether unreasonable to suppose that this particular feature in Joseph's history, when he was "sold into Egypt," and "separated from his brethren," may be part of the meaning of "Nazarene" when applied to our Lord in Matthew 2:23? Hebrew with the choice giftsוּמִמֶּ֗גֶד (ū·mim·me·ḡeḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4022: A distinguished thing, something valuable, as a, product, fruit of the land אֶ֚רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and everything in it, וּמְלֹאָ֔הּ (ū·mə·lō·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 4393: Fullness, that which fills and with the favor וּרְצ֥וֹן (ū·rə·ṣō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will of Him who dwelt שֹׁכְנִ֖י (šō·ḵə·nî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell in the burning bush. סְנֶ֑ה (sə·neh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5572: Perhaps blackberry bush May these rest תָּב֙וֹאתָה֙ (tā·ḇō·w·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go on the head לְרֹ֣אשׁ (lə·rōš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of Joseph יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites and crown the brow וּלְקָדְקֹ֖ד (ū·lə·qā·ḏə·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6936: Head, crown of the head of the prince נְזִ֥יר (nə·zîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5139: Nazirite -- one consecrated, devoted of his brothers. אֶחָֽיו׃ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Deuteronomy 33:16 NIVDeuteronomy 33:16 NLT Deuteronomy 33:16 ESV Deuteronomy 33:16 NASB Deuteronomy 33:16 KJV Deuteronomy 33:16 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 33:16 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 33:16 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 33:16 French Bible Deuteronomy 33:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:16 For the precious things of the earth (Deut. 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