Deuteronomy 33:22 asv — And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan.

American Standard Version

"And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan. "

— Deuteronomy 33:22, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 33 — Context

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They shall call the peoples unto the mountain; There shall they offer sacrifices of righteousness: For they shall suck the abundance of the seas, And the hidden treasures of the sand.

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And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: He dwelleth as a lioness, And teareth the arm, yea, the crown of the head.

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And he provided the first part for himself, For there was the lawgiver’s portion reserved; And he camewiththe heads of the people; He executed the righteousness of Jehovah, And his ordinances with Israel.

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And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan.

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And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favor, And full with the blessing of Jehovah, Possess thou the west and the south.

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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.

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Thy bars shall be iron and brass; And as thy days, so shall thy strength be.

Deuteronomy 33:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 33:22 say?
Deuteronomy 33:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 33:22 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 33:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 33, verse 22.
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 33:22.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 33:22 in?
Deuteronomy 33:22 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 33:22?
Deuteronomy 33:22 reads (ASV): “And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp, That leapeth forth from Bashan. ” 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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