Deuteronomy 33:22 bbe — And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out from Bashan.

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"And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out from Bashan."

— Deuteronomy 33:22, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 33 — Context

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They will send out the word for the people to come to the mountain, taking there the offerings of righteousness: for the store of the seas will be theirs, and the secret wealth of the sand.

20

Of Gad he said, A blessing be on him who makes wide the limits of Gad: he takes his rest like a she-lion, taking for himself the arm and the crown of the head.

21

He kept for himself the first part, for his was the ruler's right: he put in force the righteousness of the Lord, and his decisions for Israel.

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And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out from Bashan.

23

And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, made glad with grace and full of the blessing of the Lord: the sea and its fishes will be his.

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And of Asher he said, Let Asher have the blessing of children; may he be pleasing to his brothers, and let his foot be wet with oil.

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Your shoes will be iron and brass; and as your days, so may your work be.

Deuteronomy 33:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 33:22 say?
Deuteronomy 33:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out 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 (BBE): “And of Dan he said, Dan is a young lion, springing out 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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