Deuteronomy 33:18 cpdv — And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles. "

— Deuteronomy 33:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 33 — Context

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from the heights of the ancient mountains, from the fruits of the everlasting hills,

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and from the fruits of the earth with all its plenitude. May the blessing of him who appeared in the bush, settle upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of the Nazarite among his brothers.

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His excellence is like that of a first-born bull. His horns are like the horns of a rhinoceros; he shall brandish these against the Gentiles, even to the ends of the earth. These are the multitudes of Ephraim, and these the thousands of Manasseh.”

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And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles.

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They shall summon the peoples to the mountain. There, they shall immolate the victims of justice, who feed on the flood of the sea, as if on milk, and on the hidden treasures of the sands.”

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And to Gad he said: “Blessed is Gad in his breadth. He has rested like a lion, and he has seized the arm and the top of the head.

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And he has seen his own pre-eminence, which his teacher has stored up as his portion. He was with the princes of the people, and he accomplished the justices of the Lord, and his judgment with Israel.”

Deuteronomy 33:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 33:18 say?
Deuteronomy 33:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 33:18 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 33:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 33, verse 18.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 33:18.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 33:18 in?
Deuteronomy 33:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 33:18?
Deuteronomy 33:18 reads (CPDV): “And to Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, O Zebulun, in your departure, and Issachar, in your tabernacles. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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