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Deuteronomy 33:26
26“There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty.
Deuteronomy 33:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to help you, And in His excellency on the clouds.
- New Living Translation (NLT)“There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor.
Context of Deuteronomy 33:26
24About Asher he said: “Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him bathe his feet in oil. 25The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. “There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty. 27The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, ‘Destroy them!’ 28So Israel will live in safety; Jacob will dwell secure in a land of grain and new wine, where the heavens drop dew.
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אֵ֥ין כָּאֵ֖ל יְשֻׁר֑וּן רֹכֵ֤ב שָׁמַ֙יִם֙ בְעֶזְרֶ֔ךָ וּבְגַאֲוָת֖וֹ שְׁחָקִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Deuteronomy 33:26
- Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?
- Psalms 86:8Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
- Isaiah 40:18With whom, then, will you compare God? To what image will you liken him?
- Isaiah 43:11I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior.
- Jeremiah 10:6No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
- Deuteronomy 32:15Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; filled with food, they became heavy and sleek. They abandoned the God who made them and rejected the Rock their Savior.
- Psalms 18:10He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind.
- Psalms 68:4Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.
- Psalms 104:3and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.
- Isaiah 19:1A prophecy against Egypt: See, the Lord rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt with fear.
- Habakkuk 3:8Were you angry with the rivers, Lord? Was your wrath against the streams? Did you rage against the sea when you rode your horses and your chariots to victory?
Commentaries on Deuteronomy 33:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun - We have already seen the literal meaning of Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 32:15; but besides its literal meaning, it seems to be used as an expression of particular affection: hence Calmet understands it as a diminutive of the word Israel. We know that , sons, in the mouth of St. John, signifies much less than , which, properly translated, would be beloved children, a term which at once shows the helplessness of the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26Rather, There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun! See marginal reference and note.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-29Verses 26-29 None had such a God as Israel. There is no people like the Israel of God. What is here said of the church of Israel is to be applied to the spiritual church. Never were people so well seated and sheltered. Those who make God their habitation, shall have all the comforts and benefits of a habitation in him, Psa 91:1. Never were people so well supported and borne up. How low soever the people of God are at any time brought, everlasting arms are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26who rides the heavens: Moses finished blessing the tribes by praising the Lord. Like a powerful warrior, God rides victoriously through the skies on chariots of clouds (see 1:30).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 26-2926-29. There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun--The chapter concludes with a congratulatory address to Israel on their peculiar happiness and privilege in having Jehovah for their God and protector. who rideth upon the heaven in thy help--an evident allusion to the pillar of cloud and fire, which was both the guide and shelter of Israel.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Deuteronomy 33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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