Parallel Verses New International Version About Naphtali he said: "Naphtali is abounding with the favor of the LORD and is full of his blessing; he will inherit southward to the lake." King James Bible And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south. Darby Bible Translation And of Naphtali he said, Naphtali, satisfied with favour, And full of the blessing of Jehovah, Possess thou the west and the south. World English Bible Of Naphtali he said, "Naphtali, satisfied with favor, full of the blessing of Yahweh, Possess the west and the south." Young's Literal Translation And of Naphtali he said: -- O Naphtali, satisfied with pleasure, And full of the blessing of Jehovah, West and south possess thou. Deuteronomy 33:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleO Naphtali, satisfied with favor - Though this may refer to the very great fertility of the country that fell to this tribe, yet certainly something more is intended. Scarcely any of the tribes was more particularly favored by the wondrous mercy and kindness of God, than this and the tribe of Zebulun. The light of the glorious Gospel of Christ shone brightly here, Matthew 4:13, Matthew 4:15, Matthew 4:16. Christ's chief residence was at Capernaum in this tribe, Matthew 9:1; Mark 2:1; and this city, through Christ's constant residence, and the mighty miracles he wrought in it, is represented as being exalted unto heaven, Matthew 11:23. And it is generally allowed that the apostles were principally of the tribe of Naphtali, who were to possess the west and the south - to dispense the Gospel through all the other tribes. The word ים yam, which we here translate west, literally signifies the sea, and probably refers to the sea of Gennesareth, which was in this tribe. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge O Genesis 49:21 Naphtali is a hind let loose: he gives goodly words. Psalm 90:14 O satisfy us early with your mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Isaiah 9:1,2 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation... Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. possess Library Israel the Beloved'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.'--DEUT. xxxiii. 12. Benjamin was his father's favourite child, and the imagery of this promise is throughout drawn from the relations between such a child and its father. So far as the future history of the tribes is shadowed in these 'blessings' of this great ode, the reference of the text may be to the tribe of Benjamin, as specially distinguished by Saul … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: a New Year's Promise On Deut. xxxiii. Ii The Best Things Work for Good to the Godly Cross References Genesis 49:21 "Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns. Deuteronomy 33:24 About Asher he said: "Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him bathe his feet in oil. Jump to Previous Abounding Blessing Inherit Lake Naphtali Naph'tali Pleasure Possess Possession Satisfied Sea South Southward WestJump to Next Abounding Blessing Inherit Lake Naphtali Naph'tali Pleasure Possess Possession Satisfied Sea South Southward WestLinks Deuteronomy 33:23 NIVDeuteronomy 33:23 NLT Deuteronomy 33:23 ESV Deuteronomy 33:23 NASB Deuteronomy 33:23 KJV Deuteronomy 33:23 Bible Apps Deuteronomy 33:23 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 33:23 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 33:23 French Bible Deuteronomy 33:23 German Bible Deuteronomy 33:23 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |