Genesis 49:8

Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:8

BSB

Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down to you.

AKJV

Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise: your hand shall be in the neck of your enemies; your father's children shall bow down before you.

CPDV

Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be at the necks of your enemies; the sons of your father will reverence you.

ERV

Judah, thee shall thy brethren praise: Thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies; Thy father's sons shall bow down before thee.

NHEB

Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you.

SMT

Judah, thee, thee shall thy brethren praise; thy hand upon the back of thine enemies; thy father's sons shall worship before thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 49:8

JudahH3063Proper Name MasculinethouarthewhomthybrethrenH251Noun MasculineshallpraiseH3034VerbthyhandH3027Noun FeminineshallbeintheneckH6203Noun MasculineofthineenemiesH341thyfather'sH1Noun Masculine childrenH1121Noun MasculineshallbowdownH7812Verbbeforethee

Commentary for Genesis 49:8

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

Overview of Genesis 49:8

Summary

Patriarch praises youngest brother's leadership authority

Place

Egypt

Event

Patriarch praises Judah

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC