Genesis 49:15

And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:15

BSB
He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.
AKJV
And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant to tribute.
CPDV
He saw that rest would be good, and that the land was excellent. And so he bent his shoulder to carry, and he became a servant under tribute.
ERV
And he saw a resting place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under taskwork.
NHEB
When he sees a good resting place, that the land is pleasant, he will bend his back to the burden, and become a slave doing forced labor.
SMT
And he will see the rest that it was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and he extended his shoulder to bear, and he will be a servant to tribute.

Commentary for Genesis 49:15

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Overview of Genesis 49:15
Summary
Issachar recognizes ease and accepts servitude
Event
Jacob describes Issachar's nature
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Prophecy