Deuteronomy 33:9
Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 33 connects to 10 cross-references. Moses blesses each tribe with individual oracular poetry before his death, similar in structure to Jacob's blessings in Genesis 49; notable blessings include Levi's priestly role, Joseph's flourishing, and Judah's leadership. The book concludes with a poem about the incomparability …
Other Translations
Who said of his father, and of his mother, I have not seen him; Neither did he acknowledge his brethren, Nor knew he his own children: For they have observed thy word, And keep thy covenant.
Who is saying of his father and his mother, I have not seen him; And his brethren he hath not discerned, And his sons he hath not known; For they have observed Thy saying, And Thy covenant they keep.
Who said of his father, Who is he? and of his mother, I have not seen her; he kept himself separate from his brothers and had no knowledge of his children: for they have given ear to your word and kept your agreement.
Cross References
And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath …
And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their …
For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the Lord, even every man upon his son, and upon his …
And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your …
Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s …
Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, …
My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he …
For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the …