KJV ORIGINAL
And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
About the tribe of Gad, Moses said: 'Blessed is the one who gives Gad more territory! Gad lives like a lion, tearing apart both the arm and the head of his enemies.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is blessing the tribe of Gad, praising God for expanding their territory and describing them as fierce warriors who fight like lions.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' final blessing over the twelve tribes of Israel before his death. The tribe of Gad had requested land on the east side of the Jordan River for their livestock, and Moses is acknowledging their warrior spirit and God's provision of territory for them. Gad was known as a tribe of skilled fighters who would help conquer the Promised Land.
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