Genesis 49:24

Translations

Modern

Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Traditional

But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

Literal

And his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob; from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel.

Latin

Sedit in forti arcus ejus, et dissoluta sunt vincula brachiorum et manuum illius per manus potentis Jacob: inde pastor egressus est, lapis Israël.

Original

Hebrew

English

Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Notes

Genesis 49:24–26

the Mighty One of Jacob … the Shepherd …the Rock of Israel … the God of your father … the Almighty: Five names for God introduce five blessings. God is the giver of all good things.

Genesis 49:22–26

This message about Joseph is longer and more detailed than the others, because it contains the main blessing(see 1 Chronicles 5:1–2). Jacob gave Joseph many promises of victory and success.

Some from the tribe of Ephraim who later won victories in battle include Joshua (Joshua 6, 8, 10, 12) and Deborah (Judges 4). From the tribe of Manasseh, Gideon (Judges 6–8) and Jephthah (Judges 11:1–12:7) were also victorious leaders.

Genesis 49:1–28

By faith, and as one who speaks for God, Jacob looked ahead to Israel’s future in the land and beyond to a greater future still.

At the end of the time of the patriarchs (the early fathers of Israel), he spoke about what would happen to each tribe. He did this as he considered each of his sons, one by one, just as Noah had done earlier (compare 9:25–27).

The character and actions of each ancestor affected the lives of their descendants (Exodus 20:5–6; 34:6–7; Numbers 14:18; Jeremiah 32:18).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jacob Joseph Blessing Symbolic Numbers The Shepherd

Related verses

Psalm 132:2
…how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
Psalm 132:5
…until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Psalm 80:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
Job 29:20
My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’
Psalm 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
Psalm 44:7
For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.
Genesis 47:12
Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 118:22
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
1 Peter 2:4–8
As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight,

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Birthright Book of Exodus Concubinage, Concubines Genesis, Book of God, Names of Jacob Joshua, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Poetry, Biblical Shepherd Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Blessing: Temporal, from God Bow: Figurative Children: Male: Received the Blessing of Their Father Before his Death Death: Scenes of Death of Jacob God: Preserver God: Providence of Jacob: His Final Prophetic Benedictions Upon his Sons: Joseph Jesus, the Christ: Shepherd, Jesus the True: Foretold Parents: Paternal Blessings of Jacob Patriarchal Government: Exercised in Blessing and Cursing Their Children Prosperity: from God Protection: Joseph Shepherd: Figurative Stones: Figurative The Hands: God Strengthens the Shepherd Christ: Foretold the Tribe of Manasseh: Predictions Respecting The Tribes of Israel: Predictions Respecting Each of

Genesis 49:24

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