Deuteronomy 33:11

Context

33:11 Bless, O Lord, his goods,

and be pleased with his efforts;

undercut the legs¹ of any who attack him,

and of those who hate him, so that they cannot stand.

Deuteronomy 32:39

Context

The Vindication of the Lord

32:39 “See now that I, indeed I, am he!” says the Lord,²

“and there is no other god besides me.

I kill and give life,

I smash and I heal,

and none can resist³ my power.

[33:11] ¹tn Heb “smash the sinews [or “loins,” so many English versions].” This part of the body was considered to be center of one’s strength (cf. Job 40:16; Ps 69:24; Prov 31:17; Nah 2:2, 11). See J. H. Tigay, Deuteronomy (JPSTC), 325.

[32:39] ²tn Verses 39-42 appear to be a quotation of the Lord and so the introductory phrase “says the Lord” is supplied in the translation for clarity.

[32:39] ³tn Heb “deliver from” (so NRSV, NLT).