Deuteronomy 33:20

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 33:20

BSB

Concerning Gad he said: "Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head.

AKJV

And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlarges Gad: he dwells as a lion, and tears the arm with the crown of the head.

CPDV

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.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Of Gad he said, "He who enlarges Gad is blessed. He dwells as a lioness, and tears the arm, yes, the crown of the head.

SMT

And to Gad he said, Blessed he enlarging Gad: he dwelt as a lion, and he tore up the arm, also the crown.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 33:20

AndofGadH1410Proper Name MasculinehesaidH559Verb BlessedH1288VerbbehethatenlargethH7337Verb GadH1410Proper Name MasculinehedwellethH7931VerbasalionH3833andtearethH2963VerbthearmH2220Noun Feminine withH637thecrownoftheheadH6936Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 33:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 33:20

Summary

Gad blessed with expansion and predatory martial might

Event

Gad's blessing proclaimed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC