Deuteronomy 2:35only the livestock we took for a prey to ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.
The setting
East Jordan valley, ~1406 BC. After victory, Israelites gather livestock and goods from conquered Amorite cities. Practical provision for a nomadic people entering settled land.
The emotion here: grateful amazement at God's practical provision
The original word
bazaz (בָּזַז) — to plunder, take as prey, seize spoil in warfare
Why it matters
Livestock was the primary measure of wealth in the ancient Near East — cattle, sheep, and goats were currency
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 2:35
This wasn't greed — Israel had been nomads for 40 years and needed resources to settle the land
Common misconceptionPeople skip this as unimportant detail, but Moses is showing that God cares about practical needs — food, clothing, livestock for the future.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 2:35
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 2:35 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 2:35 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include provision. Notable phrases: took for a prey.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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