Deuteronomy 33:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 33:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 33:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 33:12 — KJV
“And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.”
— Deuteronomy 33:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 33:12 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 33:12
“And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:12: lord, cover, long
“And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjathjearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:12: lord, dwell, long
“And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. upon all: or, above all defence: Heb. covering”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:12: lord, dwell, cover
“And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:12: lord, dwell, day
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:12: lord, day, long
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