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Deuteronomy 33:29

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Happy [art] thou, O Israel: who [is] like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who [is] the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

Deuteronomy 33:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:29

Theological / Devotional

Liars. The surrounding people would approach Israel under the guise of friendship and humility in order to court their favor. The Hebrew root verb suggests fawning, cringing submission (see Psalm 18:44 ; 66:3; 81:14).

Tread upon. Be triumphant over their enemies (Amos 4:13; Micah 1:3). None would be able to stand before them.

The final verses of this chapter are an encouragement to have faith in God. He is supreme. He greatly blesses His faithful children, giving them security, peace, and an abundance of the good things of life. Finally, He will give them an eternal inheritance. God’s children should ever be of good courage.

By SdaBc