Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's),

New American Standard Bible

Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came the leader, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph),

King James Version

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Holman Bible

Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

International Standard Version

Even though Judah became prominent among his relatives that is, the Commander-in-chief will be his descendant nevertheless the right of the firstborn went to Joseph.)

A Conservative Version

Now Judah prevailed above his brothers, and the ruler came from him, but the birthright was Joseph's.)

American Standard Version

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Amplified

Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet the birthright was Joseph’s—

Bible in Basic English

Though Judah became stronger than his brothers, and from him came the ruler, the birthright was Joseph's:)

Julia Smith Translation

For Judah was strong over his brethren, and for a leader from him; and the birthright to Joseph:)

King James 2000

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Lexham Expanded Bible

though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief [came] from him, but the birthright belonged to Joseph).

Modern King James verseion

For Judah prevailed among his brothers, and from him came the chief ruler, but the birthright was Joseph's);

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For unto Judah which was mighty among his brethren, was given the principality before him. But the birthright was given Joseph.

NET Bible

Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

New Heart English Bible

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

The Emphasized Bible

for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth to Joseph;

Webster

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birth-right was Joseph's:)

World English Bible

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

Youngs Literal Translation

for Judah hath been mighty over his brother, and for leader above him, and the birthright is to Joseph.

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Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
יהוּדה 
Y@huwdah 
Usage: 648

and of him came the chief ruler
נגד נגיד 
Nagiyd 
Usage: 44

but the birthright
בּכרה בּכורה 
B@kowrah 
Usage: 15

Context Readings

The Descendants Of Reuben

1 And the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, inasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; but the genealogy is not registered according to the birthright, 2 for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's), 3 the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Enoch And Phallu, Hezron And Carmi.

Cross References

Micah 5:2

(And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me who is to be Ruler in Israel: whose goings forth are from of old, from the days of eternity.)

Matthew 2:6

And thou Bethlehem, land of Juda, art in no wise the least among the governors of Juda; for out of thee shall go forth a leader who shall shepherd my people Israel.

Genesis 49:8-10

Judah as to thee, thy brethren will praise thee; Thy hand will be upon the neck of thine enemies; Thy father's children will bow down to thee.

Psalm 60:7

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord has sprung out of Juda, as to which tribe Moses spake nothing as to priests.

Psalm 108:8

Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;

Genesis 35:23

The sons of Leah: Reuben Jacob's firstborn and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 49:26

The blessings of thy father surpass the blessings of my ancestors, Unto the bounds of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.

Numbers 2:3

And for those encamping eastward toward the sun-rising there shall be the standard of the camp of Judah according to their hosts; and the prince of the sons of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab;

Numbers 7:12

And he that presented his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah.

Joshua 14:6

Then the children of Judah came near to Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, Thou knowest the word that Jehovah spoke to Moses the man of God, concerning me and thee, in Kadesh-barnea.

Judges 1:2

The LORD said, "Judah shall go up; behold, I have given the land into his hand."

1 Samuel 16:1

And Jehovah said to Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite; for I have provided me a king among his sons.

1 Samuel 16:10

And Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, Jehovah has not chosen these.

1 Samuel 16:12

And he sent and brought him in. And he was ruddy, and besides of a lovely countenance and beautiful appearance. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.

2 Samuel 8:15

And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice to all his people.

Psalm 78:68-71

But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved;

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, when I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, who shall reign as king, and act wisely, and shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Romans 8:29

Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren.

Revelation 5:5

And one of the elders says to me, Do not weep. Behold, the lion which is of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, has overcome so as to open the book, and its seven seals.

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