14 with the best the sun brings forth and the finest the moon can yield;

Other Translations of Deuteronomy 33:14

King James Version

14 And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon,

English Standard Version

14 with the choicest fruits of the sun and the rich yield of the months,

The Message

14 The best radiance streaming from the sun and the best the moon has to offer;

New King James Version

14 With the precious fruits of the sun, With the precious produce of the months,

New Living Translation

14 with the rich fruit that grows in the sun, and the rich harvest produced each month;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:14

Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:6-23

(Read Deuteronomy 33:6-23)

The order in which the tribes are here blessed, is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in general, or to David as a type of Christ. Moses largely blesses the tribe of Levi. Acceptance with God is what we should all aim at, and desire, in all our devotions, whether men accept us or not, 2 Corinthians 5:9. This prayer is a prophecy, that God will keep up a ministry in his church to the end of time. The tribe of Benjamin had their inheritance close to mount Zion. To be situated near the ordinances, is a precious gift from the Lord, a privilege not to be exchanged for any worldly advantage, or indulgence. We should thankfully receive the earthly blessings sent to us, through the successive seasons. But those good gifts which come down from the Father of lights, through the rising of the Sun of righteousness, and the pouring out of his Spirit like the rain which makes fruitful, are infinitely more precious, as the tokens of his special love. The precious things here prayed for, are figures of spiritual blessing in heavenly things by Christ, the gifts, graces, and comforts of the Spirit. When Moses prays for the good will of Him that dwelt in the bush, he refers to the covenant, on which all our hopes of God's favour must be founded. The providence of God appoints men's habitations, and wisely disposes men to different employments for the public good. Whatever our place and business are, it is our wisdom and duty to apply thereto; and it is happiness to be well pleased therewith. We should not only invite others to the service of God, but abound in it. The blessing of Naphtali. The favour of God is the only favour satisfying to the soul. Those are happy indeed, who have the favour of God; and those shall have it, who reckon that in having it they have enough, and desire no more.