Deuteronomy 33 · Verse 26

Deuteronomy 33:26

There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.
Deuteronomy 33:26, King James Version

Deuteronomy 33:26 in other translations

BSB“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
WEB“There is no one like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, in his excellency on the skies.
ASVThere is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.
YLTThere is none like the God of Jeshurun, Riding the heavens in thy help, And in His excellency the skies.
DARBYThere is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens to thy help, And in his majesty, upon the clouds.
BBENo other is like the God of Jeshurun, coming on the heavens to your help, and letting his glory be seen in the skies.
WebsterThere is none like to the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellence on the sky.

What does Deuteronomy 33:26 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 33:26-29
26-29. There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun--The chapter concludes with a congratulatory address to Israel on their peculiar happiness and privilege in having Jehovah for their God and protector. who rideth upon the heaven in thy help--an evident allusion to the pillar of cloud and fire, which was both the guide and shelter of Israel.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 26 There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun - We have already seen the literal meaning of Jeshurun, Deu 32:15; but besides its literal meaning, it seems to be used as an expression of particular affection: hence Calmet understands it as a diminutive of the word Israel. We know that τεκνοι, sons, in the mouth of St. John, signifies much less than τεκνια, which, properly translated, would be beloved children, a term which at once shows the helplessness of the offspring, and the tender affection of the parent. So Jeshurun may be understood here: and hence the Septuagint seem to have apprehended the full force of the word by translating it του ηγαπημενου, the beloved one, the object of God's especial delight. Israel's God, and God's Israel, have no fellows. What were all the gods of the nations, even supposing they were real beings, in comparison of the Almighty? And what nation under heaven could be compared to the Israel of God? It was, however, from God's excellence that they derived theirs. Rideth upon the heaven, etc. - Unites heaven and earth in thy defense and support, and comes with irresistible velocity to succor and defend thee, and to discomfit thine adversaries.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Deuteronomy 33:26-29
None had such a God as Israel. There is no people like the Israel of God. What is here said of the church of Israel is to be applied to the spiritual church. Never were people so well seated and sheltered. Those who make God their habitation, shall have all the comforts and benefits of a habitation in him, Psa 91:1. Never were people so well supported and borne up. How low soever the people of God are at any time brought, everlasting arms are underneath them, to keep the spirit from sinking, from fainting, and their faith from failing. Divine grace is sufficient for them, 2Co 12:9. Never were people so well commanded. Thus believers are more than conquerors over their spiritual enemies, through Christ that loved them. Never were people so well secured and protected. Israel shall dwell in safety alone. All who keep close to God, shall be kept safe by him. Never were people so well provided for. Every true Israelite looks with faith to the better country, the heavenly Canaan, which is filled with better things than corn and wine. Never were people so well helped. If in danger of any harm, or in want of any good, they had an eternal God to go to. Nothing could hurt those whom God helped, nor was it possible the people should perish who were saved by the Lord. Never were people so well armed. Those in whose hearts is the excellency of holiness, are defended by the whole armour of God, Ep 6. Never were people so well assured of victory over their enemies. Thus shall the God of peace tread Satan under the feet of all believers, and shall do it shortly, Ro 16:20. May God help us to seek and to set our affections on the things above; and to turn our souls from earthly perishing objects; that we may not have our lot with Israel's foes in the regions of darkness and despair, but with the Israel of God, in the realms of love and eternal happiness.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Deuteronomy 33:26 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֵ֥ין'einthere notH369
כָּאֵ֖לka.'El[is] like <the> GodH410
יְשֻׁר֑וּןye.shu.RunO JeshurunH3484
רֹכֵ֤בro.Khev[who] ridesH7392
שָׁמַ֙יִם֙sha.Ma.yimheavenH8064
בְעֶזְרֶ֔ךָve.'ez.Re.khafor help yourH5828
וּבְגַאֲוָת֖וֹu.ve.ga.'a.va.Toand in majesty hisH1346
שְׁחָקִֽים\׃she.cha.KimcloudsH7834

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Deuteronomy 33:26

  • Exodus 15:11

    Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

  • Isaiah 43:11-13

    I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, that I am God. Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?

  • Habakkuk 3:8

    Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation?

  • Jeremiah 10:6

    Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.

  • Psalms 104:3

    Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

  • Isaiah 19:1

    The burden of Egypt. Behold, the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.

  • Psalms 68:33-34

    To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

  • Deuteronomy 32:15

    But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

  • Psalms 86:8

    Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.

  • Psalms 18:10

    And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.

  • Psalms 68:4

    Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah, and rejoice before him.

  • Isaiah 40:25

    To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
none.
Ex 15:11; Ps 86:8; Isa 40:18,25; 43:11-13; 66:8; Jer 10:6
Jeshurun.
32:15
rideth.
Ps 18:10; 68:4,33,34; 104:3; Isa 19:1; Hab 3:8

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Context

  • Deuteronomy 33:25

    Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.

  • Deuteronomy 33:26

    There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

  • Deuteronomy 33:27

    The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

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Deuteronomy 33:26 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		No hay como el Dios de Jeshurun, montado sobre los cielos para tu ayuda, y sobre las nubes con su grandeza.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Nul n’est comme le ✶Dieu de Jeshurun, qui est porté sur les cieux à ton secours, et sur les nuées dans sa majesté.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Keiner ist wie der Gott Jeschuruns, der auf den Himmeln einherfährt zu deiner Hülfe, und in seiner Hoheit auf den Wolken.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Non est deus alius ut Deus rectissimi, ascensor cæli, auxiliator tuus. Magnificentia ejus discurrunt nubes,