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Deuteronomy 33:15–16

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Deuteronomy 33:15

15And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,

Deuteronomy 33:16

16And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.

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DEFINED WORDS

Deuteronomy 33:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lasting

Durable; of long continuance; that may continue or endure; Continuing in time; enduring; remaining.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Deuteronomy 33:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bush

A shrub or cluster of shrubs; especially the bush in which the angel of the Lord appeared to Moses.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blessing

The act or words of pronouncing good; divine favor; or a benefit bestowed by God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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From verse 15

  1. Habakkuk 3:6
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  2. Genesis 49:26
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  3. James 5:7
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From verse 16

  1. Acts 7:35
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  2. Exodus 3:2–4
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  3. Psalms 24:1
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  4. 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
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  5. Acts 7:30–33
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