Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But his bow remained firm,
And his arms were agile,
From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob
(From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),

King James Version

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:)

Holman Bible

Yet his bow remained steady,
and his strong arms were made agile
by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

International Standard Version

nevertheless his bow remained steady and his arms kept in shape by the strength of Jacob's Mighty One, in the name of the Shepherd, Israel's Rock,

A Conservative Version

but his bow abode in strength. And the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),

American Standard Version

But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),

Amplified


“But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail],
For his arms were made strong and agile
By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
(By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),

Bible in Basic English

But their bows were broken by a strong one, and the cords of their arms were cut by the Strength of Jacob, by the name of the Stone of Israel:

Darby Translation

But his bow abideth firm, And the arms of his hands are supple By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:

Julia Smith Translation

And his bow will dwell in strength, and the seed of his hands will be firm by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob; from whence the shepherd, the stone of Israel

King James 2000

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 there is the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel:)

Lexham Expanded Bible

But his bow remained in a steady position; {his arms} were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From there [is] the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.

Modern King James verseion

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 the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel);

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and yet his bow bode fast, and his arms and his hands were strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: out of him shall come a herdsman, a stone in Israel.

NET Bible

But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

New Heart English Bible

But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),

The Emphasized Bible

But abideth, as an enduring one, his bow, And supple are the arms of his hands, - From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, From thence, is the Shepherd the Stone of Israel:

Webster

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:

World English Bible

But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),

Youngs Literal Translation

And his bow abideth in strength, And strengthened are the arms of his hands By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, Whence is a shepherd, a son of Israel.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But his bow
קשׁת 
Qesheth 
Usage: 75

ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

איתן 
'eythan 
Usage: 13

and the arms
זרעה זרועה זרע זרוע 
Z@rowa` 
Usage: 91

of his hands
יד 
Yad 
Usage: 1612

פּזז 
Pazaz 
Usage: 2

by the hands
יד 
Yad 
Usage: 1612

of the mighty
H46
אביר 
'abiyr 
Usage: 6

God of Jacob
יעקב 
Ya`aqob 
Usage: 349

References

Context Readings

Jacob Blesses His Twelve Sons

23 Archers provoked him, shot at him, and harassed him. 24 But his bow remained firm,
And his arms were agile,
From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob
(From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),
25 because of the God of your father who helps you, because of the Almighty who blesses you from the heavens above, blessings from the deep springs below the ground, blessings from breasts and womb.


Cross References

Psalm 132:2

Remember how he swore an oath to Jehovah and made this vow to the Mighty One of Jacob.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for Jehovah, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.

Job 29:20

My glory was fresh within me, and my bow ever new in my hand.

Psalm 80:1

([Psalm of Asaph]) Oh, give ear (listen), Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!

Deuteronomy 32:4

He is the Rock! His work is perfect. For all His ways are just. He is a God of faithfulness and without evil. He is just and upright.

Psalm 118:22

The stone that the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.

Isaiah 1:24

That is why Jehovah, Jehovah of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, says: How horrible it will be when I take revenge on my opponents! I will avenge myself against my enemies.

Ephesians 2:20

You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.

Genesis 35:10-11

God said to him: Your name is Jacob. You shall no longer be called Jacob. Israel shall be your name. Thus He called him Israel.

Genesis 45:5

Dear brothers, do not be sad or angry with yourselves that you sold me. God sent me ahead of you to save lives.

Genesis 45:7

God sent me ahead of you to make sure that you would have descendants on the earth, and to save your lives in an amazing way.

Genesis 45:11

I will provide for you in Egypt. For there will be five more years of famine. Then you, your family, and all who belong to you will not lose all that you have.'

Genesis 47:12

Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all the rest of his father's family, including the very youngest.

Genesis 50:21

You have nothing to fear. I will take care of you and your children. So he reassured them with kind words that touched their hearts.

Exodus 3:6

I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses covered his face, because he was afraid to look at God.

Numbers 27:16-18

O Jehovah our God, source of all life, appoint, I pray, a man who can lead the people

Deuteronomy 34:9

Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.

Joshua 1:1-9

Moses the servant of Jehovah (YHWH) died. After his death Jehovah spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying:

Joshua 24:1-33

Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem. He called the elders, the leaders, the judges, and the officers of Israel, and they came to the presence of God.

Nehemiah 6:9

They hoped to put fear in us, saying: Their hands will become feeble and give up the work so that it may not get done. But now, O God, make my hands strong.

Psalm 18:1

([Psalm of David]) I love you, O Jehovah, my strength.

Psalm 18:30

God's way is perfect! The word of Jehovah has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

Psalm 18:32-35

God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

Psalm 23:1

([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 27:14

Hope (wait) (expect) (trust) in Jehovah and be strong. Let your heart be courageous. Yes, hope in Jehovah.

Psalm 28:8

Jehovah is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his anointed.

Psalm 37:14-15

The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow to throw down the afflicted and the needy, to slay those who are upright in conduct.

Psalm 44:7

You saved us from our adversaries. You put to shame those who hate us.

Psalm 89:1

([Psalm of Ethan the Ezrahite]) I will sing of the loving kindness of Jehovah forever. With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

Isaiah 29:24

People who stray will learn to understand. Those who always grumble will be glad to be taught.

Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

Isaiah 60:16

You will drink milk from other nations and nurse at royal breasts. Then you will know that I am Jehovah, your Savior, the Mighty One of Jacob, and your Defender (Protector).

Zechariah 3:9

Look at the stone I set before you Joshua. There are seven eyes on one stone. I will engrave the inscription on it, said Jehovah of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Zechariah 10:12

I will strengthen them in Jehovah and they will walk in his name, declared Jehovah.

Matthew 21:42

Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)

Mark 12:10

Have you not read this Scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected was made the chief corner stone.' (Psalm 118:22, 23)

Luke 20:17

He looked at them and asked what does the scripture mean: The stone that the builders rejected the same was made the head of the corner?

Acts 4:11

This is the stone that was rejected by you builders. It became the chief corner stone.

Romans 14:4

Who are you to judge another man's servant? He stands or falls before his own master. Yes, he will be made to stand for God can make him stand.

Colossians 1:11

God will strengthen you with all power, according to the might of his glory, to all patience and longsuffering with joy.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the people of the nations might hear. I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (Satan the Devil) (great danger) (1 Peter 5:8) (Psalm 22:21) (1 Thessalonians 2:18).

1 Peter 2:4-8

You came to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen and precious with God.

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