Deuteronomy 33:23
21 He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”
22 Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”
Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”
24 And 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.
25 May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”
- KJV
- And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.
- WEB
- About Naphtali he said, “Naphtali, satisfied with favor, full of the LORD’s blessing, Possess the west and the south.”
- ASV
- And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favor, And full with the blessing of Jehovah, Possess thou the west and the south.
- DARBY
- And of Naphtali he said, Naphtali, satisfied with favour, And full of the blessing of Jehovah, Possess thou the west and the south.
- BLB
- And of Naphtali he said, “Naphtali is satisfied with favor, and full of the blessing of YHWH, of the sea and the south he shall take possession.”
- ÅB
- Og om Naftali sa han: Naftali, mettet med nåde og fylt med Herrens velsignelse - Vesten og Syden ta han i eie!
- OTB
- Om Naftali sa han: “Naftali er overfylt med Herrens gunst og full av hans velsignelse; han vil ta i besittelse havet og sørlandet.”
- B1930
- Og om Naftali sa han: Naftali, mettet med nåde og fylt med Herrens velsignelse - Vesten og Syden ta han i eie!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.
Read in contextJeremiah 31:14
I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.
Read in contextPsalms 36:8
They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.
Read in contextMatthew 4:16
the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”
Read in contextMatthew 4:13
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
Read in contextJoshua 19:32–39
The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali:
Read in contextPsalms 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Read in contextIsaiah 9:1–2
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:
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