Deuteronomy 33:17

God's Word

They will be as majestic as a firstborn bull. Their horns will be like the horns of a wild ox. They will use them to push away nations including those at the ends of the earth. The tens of thousands from the tribe of Ephraim and the thousands from the tribe of Manasseh will be like this.”

Cross References

Genesis 48:19

His father refused and said, “I know, Son, I know! Manasseh, too, will become a nation, and he, too, will be important. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be more important than he, and his descendants will become many nations.”

1 Kings 22:11

Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: With these horns you will push the Arameans to their destruction.”

1 Chronicles 12:31

From half of the tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to make David king.

1 Chronicles 12:32

From Issachar’s descendants there were 200 leaders who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. Their relatives were under their command.

1 Chronicles 5:1

These are the sons of Reuben, Israel’s firstborn. (Although he was the firstborn, his rights as firstborn were given to his nephews, Joseph’s sons, because he dishonored his father’s bed. However, Joseph couldn’t be listed in the genealogy as the firstborn son.

1 Chronicles 5:2

Even though Judah was more prominent than his brothers and the prince was to come from him, Joseph received the rights as firstborn.)

1 Chronicles 5:23

Half of the tribe of Manasseh lived in the land from Bashan to Baal Hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon. The tribe members were numerous.

2 Chronicles 18:10

Zedekiah, son of Chenaanah, made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: With these horns you will push the Arameans to their destruction.”

Psalm 22:21

Save me from the mouth of the lion and from the horns of wild oxen. You have answered me.

Psalm 29:6

He makes Lebanon skip along like a calf and Mount Sirion like a wild ox.

Psalm 44:5

With you we can walk over our enemies. With your name we can trample those who attack us.

Psalm 60:7

Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim is the helmet on my head. Judah is my scepter.

Psalm 92:10

But you make me as strong as a wild bull, and soothing lotion is poured on me.

Isaiah 34:7

Wild oxen will be killed with them, young bulls along with rams. Their land will be drenched with blood. Their dust will be covered with fat.

Ezekiel 34:21

You fat sheep push the skinny sheep with your sides and shoulders, and you knock down all the sick sheep with your horns. You have scattered them all over.

Daniel 8:4

I saw the ram charging west, north, and south. No other animal could stand in front of it, and no one could escape from its power. It did anything it pleased and continued to grow.

Hosea 5:3

I know Ephraim, and Israel isn’t a stranger to me. Now, Ephraim, you are acting like a prostitute, and Israel is unclean.

Hosea 6:4

“What should I do with you, Ephraim? What should I do with you, Judah? Your love is like fog in the morning. It disappears as quickly as the morning dew.

Hosea 7:1

“Whenever I want to heal Israel, all I can see is Ephraim’s sin and Samaria’s wickedness. People cheat each other. They break into houses and steal. They rob people in the streets.

Numbers 23:22

The God who brought them out of Egypt has the strength of a wild bull.

Numbers 24:8

The God who brought them out of Egypt has the strength of a wild bull. He will devour nations that are his enemies, crush their bones, and pierce them with arrows.

Numbers 26:34

These were the families of Manasseh. The total number of men was 52,700.

Numbers 26:37

These were the families of Ephraim’s descendants. The total number of men was 32,500. These were the families descended from Joseph.

Joshua 17:14

Joseph’s descendants asked Joshua, “Why did you give us only one region for an inheritance? We have a lot of people because the Lord has blessed us.”

Joshua 17:18

The mountain region will be yours as well. It is a forest, so you will have to clear it. All of it will be yours. But you must force out the Canaanites, even though they are strong and have chariots made of iron.”

1 Samuel 2:1

Hannah prayed out loud, “My heart finds joy in the Lord. My head is lifted to the Lord. My mouth mocks my enemies. I rejoice because you saved ⌞me⌟.