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Deuteronomy 33:24

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22 Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”

23 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.”

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.”

26 “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

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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
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.
KJV
And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.
WEB
About Asher he said, “Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.
ASV
And of Asher he said, Blessed be Asher with children; Let him be acceptable unto his brethren, And let him dip his foot in oil.
DARBY
And of Asher he said, Asher shall be blessed with sons; Let him be acceptable to his brethren, And let him dip his foot in oil.
BLB
And of Asher he said, “Most blessed of sons [is] Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in the oil.
ÅB
Og om Aser sa han: Velsignet fremfor sønner være Aser! han være den kjæreste blant sine brødre og dyppe i olje sin fot!
OTB
Om Asjer sa han: “Mest velsignet av sønner er Asjer; la ham bli favorisert av sine brødre, og la ham dyppe sin fot i olje.
B1930
Og om Aser sa han: Velsignet fremfor sønner være Aser! han være den kjæreste blandt sine brødre og dyppe i olje sin fot!

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