And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.
May Joseph receive the precious gifts of the earth and all its abundance, and the favor of the One who spoke from the burning bush. Let this blessing rest on Joseph's head—on the one who was set apart from his brothers.
The writer is asking for God's rich blessings on Joseph and his descendants, remembering how God showed His favor through the burning bush encounter.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' final blessing over the tribes of Israel before his death. Joseph's tribe (split into Ephraim and Manasseh) would inherit some of the most fertile land in the Promised Land. The reference to 'him that dwelt in the bush' recalls God's appearance to Moses in the burning bush on Mount Horeb, where God revealed His plan to deliver Israel from Egypt.
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