Genesis 49:9

Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:9

BSB
Judah is a young lion-my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him?
AKJV
Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, you are gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?
CPDV
Judah is a lion's young. You have gone up to the prey, my son. While resting, you have lain like a lion. And just like a lioness, who would rouse him?
ERV
Judah is a lion's whelp; From the prey, my son, thou art gone up: He stooped down, he couched as a lion, And as a lioness; who shall rouse him up?
NHEB
Judah is a lion's cub. From the prey, my son, you rise up. Like a lion he crouches and lies down, as a lioness. Who will rouse him up?
SMT
Judah, a lion's whelp; from the green leaf, my son, thou didst go up: bending, lying down, as a lion, and as a lioness: who shall raise him up?

Commentary for Genesis 49:9

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Overview of Genesis 49:9
Summary
Patriarch compares brother to powerful victorious lion
Place
Egypt
Event
Patriarch uses lion metaphor
Estimated Time Period
c. 1650 BC
Category
Prophecy