Parallel Verses

Amplified

Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet 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:)

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

for Judah prevailed among his brethren, and of him was the prince, but 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 Now [we come to] the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel—for Reuben was the eldest, but because he defiled his father’s bed [with Bilhah his father’s concubine], his birthright was given to [Manasseh and Ephraim] the sons of Joseph [the favorite] son of Israel, so that he is not enrolled in the genealogy according to the birthright. 2 Though Judah prevailed over his brothers, and from him came [David] the leader [and eventually the Messiah], yet the birthright was Joseph’s— 3 the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.


Cross References

Micah 5:2


“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Too little to be among the clans of Judah;
From you One shall come forth for Me [who is] to be Ruler in Israel,
His goings forth (appearances) are from long ago,
From ancient days.”

Matthew 2:6


And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are not in any way least among the leaders of Judah;
For from you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”

Genesis 49:8-10


“Judah, you are the one whom your brothers shall praise;
Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies;
Your father’s sons shall bow down to you.

Psalm 60:7


“Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine;
Ephraim is My helmet;
Judah is My scepter.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord descended from [the tribe of] Judah, and Moses mentioned nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

Psalm 108:8


“Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine;
Ephraim also is the helmet of My head [My stronghold, My defense];
Judah is My scepter.

Genesis 35:23

The sons of Leah: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, then Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun;

Genesis 49:26


“The blessings of your father
Are greater than the blessings of my ancestors [Abraham and Isaac]
Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills;
They shall be on the head of Joseph,
Even on the crown of the head of him who was the distinguished one and the one who is prince among (separate from) his brothers.

Numbers 2:3

Those who camp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, by their armies; and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall lead the sons of Judah,

Numbers 7:12

Now the one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah;

Joshua 14:6

Then the [tribe of the] sons of Judah approached Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know the word which the Lord said to Moses the man of God concerning me and you in Kadesh-barnea.

Judges 1:2

And the Lord said, “Judah shall go up [first]; behold, I have given the land into his hand.”

1 Samuel 16:1

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve for Saul, when I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have chosen a king for Myself among his sons.”

1 Samuel 16:10

Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen [any of] these.”

1 Samuel 16:12

So Jesse sent word and brought him in. Now he had a ruddy complexion, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said [to Samuel], “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”

2 Samuel 8:15

So David reigned over all Israel, and continued to administer justice and righteousness for all his people.

Psalm 78:68-71


But He chose the tribe of Judah [as Israel’s leader],
Mount Zion, which He loved [to replace Shiloh as His capital].

Jeremiah 23:5-6


“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as King and act wisely
And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.

Romans 8:29

For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.”

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