Genesis 49:8-10 KJV,NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

Last words. Jacob's benediction on his sons was a prophetic treasure, to be kept in store by future generations, and a foundation on which much faith could afterwards be built.. It has been called "the last full bloom of patriarchal prophecy and theocratic promise." The central point, the blessing on the royal tribe of Judah. The corresponding eminence being given to Joseph. The Israel blessing to the one, the Jacob blessing to the other. In each case we distinguish— 1. The earthly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:8-12

Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise —literally, Judah thou, will praise thee thy brethren, the word יְהוּדָה being a palpable play on יודוךָ (cf. Genesis 29:35 ). Leah praised Jehovah for his birth, and his brethren should extol him for his nobility of character, which even in his acts of sin could not be entirely obscured ( Genesis 37:26 ; Genesis 38:26 ), and certainly in his later days ( Genesis 43:8 ; Genesis 44:18-34 ) shone out with undiminished luster. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:8-12

Judah's portion. "Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise," etc. This dying vision and the utterances of the dying patriarch seem in harmony with all the surroundings in this part of the sacred record. The aged Jacob is dying. He has passed through such changes, such trials and successes, has had such seasons of depression and of exultation, but now his soul is filled with rapture at what will be the future of his children. He saw how he would live in his children, A man should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:10

The coming of Shiloh. Remarkable agreement of ancient interpreters, Jewish as well as Christian, to consider this a prophecy of Messiah. The former of special value, as being before the event. The Targum of Onkelos renders the passage, "until Messiah comes, whose is the kingdom." Many others equally distinct. Some have observed that the words, "Shiloh shall come," make in Hebrew the same number as the name "Messiah." Ancient Christian writers all take the same view. The name Shiloh... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 49:1-33

- Jacob Blesses His Sons5. מכרה mekêrāh, “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: מכר mākar “sell,” in Arabic “take counsel. Habitation.”10. מחקק mechoqēq, “lawgiver, judge, dispenser of laws.” This word occurs in six other places - Numbers 21:18; Deuteronomy 33:21; Jud. Deuteronomy 5:14; Psalms 60:9; Psalms 108:9; Isaiah 33:22; in five of which it clearly denotes ruler, or judge. The meaning “sceptre” is therefore doubtful. שׁילה shı̂ylôh, Shiloh, a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:8

Genesis 49:8. Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise As thy name signifies praise, and God was praised for thee, (Genesis 29:35,) and shall be praised by and in thee, so shalt thou have praise and honour from thy brethren. The tribe of Judah led the van through the wilderness, Numbers 10:14, and, in the conquest of Canaan, by the appointment of God, went first up against the Canaanites, after the death of Joshua, Judges 1:1-2. They had the first lot assigned them in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:9

Genesis 49:9. Judah is a lion’s whelp, &c. The lion is the king of beasts, the terror of the forest when he roars; when he seizeth his prey, none can resist him; when he goes up from the prey, none dares pursue him to revenge it. By this it was foretold that the tribe of Judah should become very formidable, and should not only obtain great victories, but should peaceably enjoy what was gotten by those victories. Judah is compared, not to a lion rampant, always raging, but to a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:10

Genesis 49:10. The sceptre The dominion or government, which is expressed by this word, because it was an ensign of government. It is true, the word שׁבשׂ , shebet, here used, also signifies a rod, or staff of any kind, and particularly the rod or staff which belonged to each tribe, as an ensign of its authority, whence it is transferred to signify tribe, as being united under one rod or staff of government. It seems evident, however, from what has been observed on Genesis 49:8,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:1-28

Blessings on Jacob’s twelve sons (49:1-28)The last words of Jacob to his sons found their fulfilment in the history of Israel’s twelve tribes (49:1-2). First Jacob dealt with the six sons of Leah (see v. 3-15), then with the four sons of the minor wives (see v. 16-21), and finally with the two sons of Rachel (see v. 22-27).Reuben should have been strong, but through lack of self-control he lost the leadership of the nation (3-4; cf. 35:22). Simeon and Levi had been violent, and their tribes... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 49:8

Judah = Praise. Figure of speech Paronomasia ( App-6 ). " Jehuda, Joducha ". bow down. Compare 2 Samuel 5:1-8 and Psalms 72:11 .Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:10 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 49:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 49:1-33

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 49:10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 49:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 49:8

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