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Deuteronomy 33:19-21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Deuteronomy 33:19-21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 They invite peoples to the mountain
where they offer right sacrifices,
Because they suck up the abundance of the seas[a]
and the hidden treasures of the sand.
20 Of Gad he said:(A)
Blessed be the one who has made Gad so vast!
He lies there like a lion;
he tears the arm, the head as well.
21 He saw that the best should be his,
for there the commander’s portion was assigned;
he came at the head of the people.
He carried out the justice of the Lord
and his ordinances for Israel.(B)
Footnotes
- 33:19 The abundance of the seas: perhaps the wealth that comes from sea trade or from fishing. The hidden treasures of the sand: possibly an allusion to the valuable purple dye extracted from certain marine shells found on the coast of northern Palestine.
Deuteronomy 33:19-21
New International Version
Deuteronomy 33:19-21
New International Version
19 They will summon peoples to the mountain(A)
and there offer the sacrifices of the righteous;(B)
they will feast on the abundance of the seas,(C)
on the treasures hidden in the sand.”
20 About Gad(D) he said:
“Blessed is he who enlarges Gad’s domain!(E)
Gad lives there like a lion,
tearing at arm or head.
21 He chose the best land for himself;(F)
the leader’s portion was kept for him.(G)
When the heads of the people assembled,
he carried out the Lord’s righteous will,(H)
and his judgments concerning Israel.”
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