33:9-11
The Levites are seen as being devoted to the Lord above their families. Jesus said we must love Him more than our families. And Jesus’ brothers effectively disowned Him on occasion. However, after the resurrection they did believe in Him, most notably James.
The Levites were to teach the Law to Israel, and were to make fragrant offerings at the altar. Jesus’ sacrifice was the most fragrant offering to God, covering our sins once for all. He also told us to teach all nations His commands. The blessing finishes with a call for God to bless the work of his hands, and to crush his enemies. This can all be applied to Christ.
33:12
Benjamin is another one verser, providing a gap between Levi and Joseph, the two largest blessings. This is a very gentle blessing, calling on Benjamin to rest secure in the Lord, for the Lord “shields him all day long”. The part about resting “between His shoulders” is somewhat reminiscent of John 13:23,25; 21:20.
The Levites are seen as being devoted to the Lord above their families. Jesus said we must love Him more than our families. And Jesus’ brothers effectively disowned Him on occasion. However, after the resurrection they did believe in Him, most notably James.
The Levites were to teach the Law to Israel, and were to make fragrant offerings at the altar. Jesus’ sacrifice was the most fragrant offering to God, covering our sins once for all. He also told us to teach all nations His commands. The blessing finishes with a call for God to bless the work of his hands, and to crush his enemies. This can all be applied to Christ.
33:12
Benjamin is another one verser, providing a gap between Levi and Joseph, the two largest blessings. This is a very gentle blessing, calling on Benjamin to rest secure in the Lord, for the Lord “shields him all day long”. The part about resting “between His shoulders” is somewhat reminiscent of John 13:23,25; 21:20.
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