33:1 Moses' final blessing of each of the tribes comprises this chapter.
33:2-3 To the entire group Moses recounts that God came to the children of Israel as a rescuer and mighty Leader. God brought a passionate law and set of commandments to guide them through life.
Moses reminds them of God's love for them. Remember John 1:1, in the beginning was the word. This philosophy has been alive since before the foundation of the earth and universe. The Word has been with God eternity and the word came alive in Jesus Christ, Immanuel. The earth belongs to Jesus, the word and all things on the earth belong to Him and are under His authority.
God did not deliver a random, meaningless philosophy to the children of Israel. He handed them life. The story and meaning of life. The ability to retain life. To understand life. Moses' final speech is a reminder of the weight and purpose of the Bible.
God did not stumble upon humanity. He came to us, purposely. Compassionately. Moses implores them and us to not toss this philosophy aside because it matters.
33:4-5 "Jeshurun" is an affectionate nickname for the children of Israel which means: Uprightness.
33:6 Moses' blessing on the tribe of Reuben: live long and thrive.
33:7 To Judah: be heard by God, defended by God, remain together, and be able to support itself by the work of its (faithful) hands.
33:8 To Levi: continue to passionately organize, lead and teach the word of God.
33:9 To Levi: remain faithful to God as the ultimate Father.
33:10 To Levi: teach the word to the tribes of Israel, organize worship of God.
33:11 To Levi: be blessed by God in the faithful work of their hands. Be protected by God against people who challenge and threaten the faith.
33:12 To Benjamin: be protected by God, kept between His mighty shoulders.
33:13 To Joseph: to be blessed in the land, surrounded by the Spirit of heaven.
33:14 To Joseph: in possession of healthy produce (spiritually and literally).
33:15 To Joseph: blessed in their natural surroundings.
33:16 To Joseph: blessed with abundance and the precious things of earth.
33:17 To Joseph: strong and powerful multitude.
33:18 To Zebulun: declared as righteous, mountain-dwelling people.
33:19 To Zebulun: Livelihood cultivated from the sea.
33:20 To Gad: Strong against enemies.
33:21 To Gad: Righteous justice system.
33:22 To Dan: A military nation.
33:23 To Naphtali: Given the west and the south. Full of blessings from God.
33:24 To Asher: Favored for their faith.
33:25 To Asher: Strong.
33:26 To Asher: Has God's protection.
33:27 To Asher: God as eternal refuge and protection.
33:28 Israel will dwell safely and live with abundance as long as they remain with God.
33:29 Those who allow God to save them and remain with God will be filled with joy. God will be the shield and the sword, protecting and defender His children. God promises to help His children achieve and rule over their enemies.
