Deuteronomy 33:3

"He said, “The LORD came from Sinai, and rose from Seir to them. He shone from Mount Paran. He came from the ten thousands of holy ones. At his right hand was a fiery law for them."

Key Reflection

This verse envisions God's divine presence and authority, drawing on multiple locations—Sinai, Seir, Mount Paran—to depict His coming with a fiery law, symbolizing both His past revelation and His ongoing guidance through the Law. The imagery of "ten thousands of holy ones" underscores His vast and sacred host, reinforcing the idea of His comprehensive and powerful presence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

“The people” are the twelve tribes, not the Gentiles; and his saints refer to God’s chosen people just before spoken of. CompareDeuteronomy 7:18,Deuteronomy 7:21;Exodus 19:6;Daniel 7:8-21.

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