Deuteronomy 33:20

Blessing on Gad

33:20 Of Gad he said:

Blessed be the one who enlarges Gad.

Like a lioness he will dwell;

he will tear at an arm – indeed, a scalp. ¹ 

Deuteronomy 33:12

Blessing on Benjamin

33:12 Of Benjamin he said:

The beloved of the Lord will live safely by him;

he protects him all the time,

and the Lord ²  places him on his chest. ³ 

[33:20]  ¹ tn Heb “forehead,” picturing Gad attacking prey.

[33:12]  ² tn Heb “he”; the referent (the Lord) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[33:12]  ³ tn Heb “between his shoulders.” This suggests the scene in John 13:23 with Jesus and the Beloved Disciple.