Deuteronomy 33:11

"They shall teach Jacob your ordinances, and Israel your law. They shall put incense before you, and whole burnt offering on your altar."

Key Reflection

In Deuteronomy 33:11, Moses blesses the tribes of Israel, emphasizing their role in preserving and teaching God's laws to future generations (Jacob is a metonym for the people of Israel). The verse also highlights the importance of ritual worship by instructing them to offer incense and whole burnt offerings on the altar, underscoring both spiritual instruction and sacrificial devotion as central practices in maintaining their covenant relationship with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Smite through the loins -Rather, strike the loins, i. e., the seat of their strength.

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