Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. New Living Translation May the bolts of your gates be of iron and bronze; may you be secure all your days.” English Standard Version Your bars shall be iron and bronze, and as your days, so shall your strength be. Berean Standard Bible May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” King James Bible Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. New King James Version Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; As your days, so shall your strength be. New American Standard Bible “Your bars will be iron and bronze, And as your days, so will your strength be. NASB 1995 “Your locks will be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so will your leisurely walk be. NASB 1977 “Your locks shall be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so shall your leisurely walk be. Legacy Standard Bible Your locks will be iron and bronze, And according to your days, so your fortitude will be. Amplified Bible “Your strongholds will be iron and bronze, And as your days are, so will your strength, your rest and security be. Christian Standard Bible May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live. Holman Christian Standard Bible May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and your strength last as long as you live. American Standard Version Thy bars shall be iron and brass; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Contemporary English Version and have strong town gates with bronze and iron bolts. Your people will be powerful for as long as they live. English Revised Version Thy bars shall be iron and brass; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be. GOD'S WORD® Translation May the locks and bolts of your gates be made of iron and copper. May your strength last as long as you live. Good News Translation May his towns be protected with iron gates, And may he always live secure." International Standard Version may your bolts be made of iron and bronze, and may your strength be sufficient for each day you live." Majority Standard Bible May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.? NET Bible The bars of your gates will be made of iron and bronze, and may you have lifelong strength. New Heart English Bible Your bars shall be iron and bronze. As your days, so your strength will be. Webster's Bible Translation Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. World English Bible Your bars will be iron and bronze. As your days, so your strength will be. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIron and bronze [are] your shoes, "" And as your days—your strength. Young's Literal Translation Iron and brass are thy shoes, And as thy days -- thy strength. Smith's Literal Translation Thy bolt, iron and brass; and as thy days, thy rest. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis shoe shall be iron and brass. As the days of thy youth, so also shall thy old age be. Catholic Public Domain Version His shoe shall be of iron and of brass. As were the days of your youth, so also shall be your old age. New American Bible May the bolts of your gates be iron and bronze; may your strength endure through all your days! New Revised Standard Version Your bars are iron and bronze; and as your days, so is your strength. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour shoes shall be iron and brass; and as to your days, so shall your strength be. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Your shoes are iron and brass and your might is according to your days. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Iron and brass shall be thy bars; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Brenton Septuagint Translation His sandal shall be iron and brass; as thy days, so shall be thy strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes…24And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. 25May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” 26“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.… Cross References Isaiah 60:17 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. Job 29:6 when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! Psalm 147:13-14 For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you. / He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. Isaiah 45:2 “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. Isaiah 54:11-12 “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Proverbs 3:23-26 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. / When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, ... Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Treasury of Scripture Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days, so shall your strength be. Thy shoes, etc. Deuteronomy 8:9 A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass. Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; and as thy 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Jump to Previous Bars Bolts Brass Bronze Equal Iron Locks Rest Shoes Strength Walk WorkJump to Next Bars Bolts Brass Bronze Equal Iron Locks Rest Shoes Strength Walk WorkDeuteronomy 33 1. The majesty of God6. The blessings of the twelve tribes 26. The excellence of Israel May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze This phrase symbolizes strength and security. In ancient times, city gates were crucial for protection against enemies. Iron and bronze were materials known for their durability and strength, suggesting a fortified defense. This imagery reflects God's promise of protection and stability for the tribe of Asher, to whom this blessing is directed. The use of iron and bronze can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual resilience, indicating that the people will be equipped to withstand challenges. This concept of divine protection is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 91:2, where God is described as a refuge and fortress. and may your strength match your days. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering blessings to the tribes of Israel before his death. 2. Tribe of Asher The specific tribe being blessed in this verse, known for its abundance and prosperity. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, representing God's promise and provision. 4. Iron and Bronze Symbolic materials representing strength, durability, and protection. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, recipients of the blessings and promises given through Moses. Teaching Points Strength in God's ProvisionGod's promise of strength matching our days assures us that He provides exactly what we need for each day. We can trust in His provision and timing. Security in God's Protection The imagery of iron and bronze signifies God's unbreakable protection over His people. We can find peace in knowing that God is our fortress and shield. Endurance in Faith Just as the tribe of Asher was promised strength, believers are called to endure in faith, relying on God's strength to face life's challenges. Blessings in Obedience The blessings pronounced by Moses remind us that obedience to God leads to His favor and blessings in our lives. Community and Support The collective blessing to the tribe of Asher highlights the importance of community and mutual support among believers, encouraging us to strengthen one another.(25) Thy shoes shall be iron and brass.--Perhaps we should rather read, thy bars shall be iron and brass. The word here rendered "shoes" in the Authorised Version does not occur elsewhere. The nearest word to it means "locks" or "fastenings." It is also uncertain whether the whole sentence belongs to the blessing of Asher, or to all Israel. It seems most likely that, as Asher's territory was at the northern end of Palestine, close to the pass by which the most formidable invaders must enter in, an assurance is here given that the frontier of Israel should be safe. "Iron" and "brass" are mentioned together in connection with gates and bars in Psalm 107:16; Isaiah 45:2. But they are not usually connected with "shoes" in the Old Testament. And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.--The word for "strength" does not occur elsewhere in the Old Testament, but the Targums and the LXX., and other authorities, seem to agree in its interpretation, and the form of the word points to this meaning, "strength," so that there is little doubt as to its correctness. But the meaning of the clause is variously given by Jewish authorities. "Thy strength in old ago shall be as the strength of thy youth;" or, "As thou spendest thy days (in doing the will of the Holy One or not), so shall thy strength be." Hebrew May the bolts of your gateמִנְעָלֶ֑יךָ (min·‘ā·le·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4515: A bolt be iron בַּרְזֶ֥ל (bar·zel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement and bronze, וּנְחֹ֖שֶׁת (ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base and your strength דָּבְאֶֽךָ׃ (dā·ḇə·’e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1679: Perhaps rest match your days. וּכְיָמֶ֖יךָ (ū·ḵə·yā·me·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Deuteronomy 33:25 NIVDeuteronomy 33:25 NLT Deuteronomy 33:25 ESV Deuteronomy 33:25 NASB Deuteronomy 33:25 KJV Deuteronomy 33:25 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 33:25 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 33:25 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 33:25 French Bible Deuteronomy 33:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 33:25 Your bars shall be iron and brass (Deut. 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