Deuteronomy 33:17 meaning and explanation
His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.”
Deuteronomy 33:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Moses is blessing the tribes of Israel before his death, and here he speaks of Joseph, whose two sons Ephraim and Manasseh each received a share in the land. The firstborn bull and the wild ox picture strength and honor; horns in Hebrew poetry stand for power and the ability to push back enemies.
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