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Deuteronomy 7:7,8
The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for yewere the fewest of all people: …

Exodus 19:5,6
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earthis mine: …

Psalm 47:4
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

all his saints

Deuteronomy 7:6
For thouart an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people thatare upon the face of the earth.

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Psalm 31:15
My timesare in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

they sat

Luke 2:46
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Luke 8:35
Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Luke 10:39
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

shall receive

Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

all the holy ones are in Your hand,
The "holy ones" likely refer to the Israelites, set apart by God as His chosen nation. Being "in Your hand" signifies protection and care, akin to a shepherd safeguarding his flock. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God's hand represents His power and provision (Isaiah 41:10). It also foreshadows the security believers find in Christ, who holds His followers securely (John 10:28-29).

and they sit down at Your feet;
Sitting at someone's feet is a posture of learning and submission, often associated with discipleship. In ancient Near Eastern culture, this was a common way for students to learn from their teachers. This phrase suggests that the Israelites are in a position to receive instruction and wisdom from God. It parallels the New Testament scene of Mary sitting at Jesus' feet, choosing the "better part" of learning from Him (Luke 10:39-42).

each receives Your words—
Receiving God's words implies acceptance and obedience to His commandments. In the context of Deuteronomy, this is particularly significant as Moses is reiterating the Law to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. The importance of God's word is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting its role in guiding, correcting, and sustaining His people (Psalm 119:105). In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the Word made flesh (John 1:14), embodying the ultimate revelation of God's will and character.

“Surely You love the people” (Deuteronomy 33:3a) opens Moses’ blessing by spotlighting God’s unwavering affection for Israel.

• The love is covenant-based, rooted in promises first given to Abraham (Genesis 17:7) and reaffirmed at Sinai (Deuteronomy 7:7-8).

• It is personal: “Because He loved your fathers, He chose their descendants after them” (Deuteronomy 4:37).

• It is everlasting: “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3).

• It anticipates the ultimate expression of divine love in Christ: “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16).

Knowing God’s love is foundational; everything else in the verse flows out of this secure relationship.

“all the holy ones are in Your hand” (v. 3b) speaks of God’s protective grip on the people He has set apart.

• To be “holy” is to be separated for God’s purposes (Leviticus 20:26;1 Peter 2:9).

• “In Your hand” pictures safety and possession—“Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

• Jesus echoes the same security: “No one can snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28-29).

• God’s hand also guides (Psalm 139:10) and supplies (Psalm 145:16).

Believers rest in the certainty that divine strength, not human ability, keeps them.

“and they sit down at Your feet” (v. 3c) paints a scene of intimate instruction.

• Israel literally gathered at Sinai to hear God’s voice (Exodus 19:17).

• Sitting at a teacher’s feet is a posture of humble learning—Mary “sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His word” (Luke 10:39).

• It expresses worshipful closeness; the Almighty welcomes His people into fellowship (Psalm 27:4).

• True discipleship requires stillness before God, allowing His presence to shape thoughts and actions (Psalm 46:10).

“each receives Your words—” (v. 3d) underscores the personal reception of divine revelation.

• God’s Word is delivered to every individual: “These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts” (Deuteronomy 6:6).

• It is to be humbly welcomed: “Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” (James 1:21).

• It carries authority: “When you received the word of God… you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the word of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:13).

• It thoroughly equips: “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the man of God may be complete” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Personal, obedient engagement with Scripture is the expected response to God’s covenant love.

Deuteronomy 33:3 affirms that God loves His people, secures them in His mighty hand, invites them into intimate fellowship at His feet, and personally imparts His life-giving words to them. The verse calls us to rest in His love, trust His protection, draw near for instruction, and respond with devoted obedience to every word He speaks.

"From His right hand went a fire, a law for them (Israel).

Loving the peoples also;

(i.e.,all who should hereafter become His people)

All His saints are in Thy hand:

(the hand of Him who spake on Sinai, and now "speaketh from heaven")

And they are seated at Thy feet;

(the feet of the same heavenly Prophet. Comp.Matthew 5:1-2)

Every one shall receive of Thy words."

Or, possibly, He, that prophet,will takeof thy (i.e.,of Moses') words, We know he did so. . . .