Deuteronomy 33:16

“Comparing the words of Moses with those of Jacob, it will be seen that the patriarch dwells with emphasis on the severe conflicts which Joseph, i. e., Ephraim and Manasseh, would undergo (compare Genesis 49:23-24); while the lawgiver seems to look beyond, and to behold the two triumphant and established in their power. Deuteronomy 33:17 Rather: “The first-born of his” (i. e. Joseph’s) “bullock is his glory”: the reference being to Ephraim, who was raised by Jacob to the honors of the firstborn (Genesis 48:20, and is here likened to the firstling of Joseph’s oxen, i. e., of Joseph’s offspring. The ox is a common emblem of power and strength. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And for - And in general for all the choice fruits which the land produceth in all the parts of it, whither hills or valleys. Fulness thereof - That is, the plants and cattle and all creatures that grow, increase, and flourish in it. The good will - For all other effects of the good will and kindness of God who not long since did for a time dwell or appear in the bush to me in order to the relief of his people, Exo 3:2. Of Joseph - That is, of Joseph's posterity. Him that was separated from his brethren - His brethren separated him from them by making him a slave, and God distinguished him from them by making him a prince. The preceeding words might be rendered, My dweller in the bush. That…”

“33:16 the one who appeared in the burning bush: See Exod 3:2-4. The same Lord who favored Israel by rescuing them from bondage blessed the tribes of Joseph. • the prince among his brothers: Joseph’s dream that he would rule over his siblings was fulfilled when they submitted to him in Egypt (Gen 37:5-11; 42:6).”

“the earth: Psa 24:1, Psa 50:12, Psa 89:11; Jer 8:16 \*marg. Co1 10:26, Co1 10:28 the good: Exo 3:2-4; Mar 12:26; Luk 2:14; Act 7:30-33, Act 7:35; Co2 12:7-10 and upon the top: Gen 37:28, Gen 37:36, Gen 39:2, Gen 39:3, Gen 43:32, Gen 45:9-11, Gen 49:26 separated: Heb 7:26 Deuteronomy 33:17”