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UNDERNEATH

God • Old Testament
“Underneath” expresses what lies below or supports something. In Moses’ blessing, the everlasting arms underneath Israel portray God as the enduring support and protection beneath His people.
Biblical Usage
In Moses’ blessing, “underneath are the everlasting arms” expresses God as the enduring support beneath Israel. The words summarize the underlying power, love, and unchanging principle beneath life’s changes.