Deuteronomy 33:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 33:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 33:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 33:20 — KJV
“And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head.”
— Deuteronomy 33:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 33:20 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 33:20
“So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:20: arm, crown, head
“And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:20: blessed, head
“And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:20: blessed, lion
“The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:20: crown, head
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 33:20: arm, head
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