Genesis 49:1

And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:1

BSB

Then Jacob called for his sons and said, "Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:

AKJV

And Jacob called to his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

CPDV

Then Jacob called his sons, and he said to them: "Gather together, so that I may announce what will happen to you in the last days.

ERV

And Jacob called unto his sons, and said: Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the latter days.

NHEB

Then Jacob summoned his sons, and said: "Gather yourselves together so that I may tell you what will happen to you in the days to come.

SMT

And Jacob will call to his sons, and will say, Be ye gathered together, and I will announce to you what shall happen to you in the last part of the days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 49:1

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine calledH7121VerbuntohissonsH1121Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbGatheryourselvestogetherH622VerbthatImaytellH5046VerbyouthatwhichshallbefallH7122VerbyouinthelastH319Noun Feminine daysH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 49:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 49:1

Summary

Patriarch summons sons for prophetic declaration

Place

Egypt

Event

Patriarch calls sons for prophecy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC