Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

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

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:)

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:)

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 because he defiled the couch of his father, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, - and he is not to be enrolled in the place of firstborn, 2 for, Judah, prevailed over his brethren, so that, even the prince, is from him, - although, the birthright, pertaineth to Joseph; 3 the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

Cross References

Micah 5:2

Thou, therefore, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though, little, to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee, shall Mine come forth, to be ruler in Israel, - whose comings forth, have been from of old, from the days of age-past time.

Matthew 2:6

And, thou, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means least, art thou, among the governors of Judah, - For, out of thee, shall one come forth to govern, Who shall shepherd my people Israel.

Genesis 49:8-10

Judah, as for thee, thy brethren shall praise thee when thy hand is on the neck of thy foes, - The sons of thy father, shall bow them-selves down to thee:

Psalm 60:7

Mine, is Gilead - and mine, Manasseh, But, Ephraim, is the defence, of my head, Judah, is my commander's staff;

Hebrews 7:14

For it is, very evident, that out of Judah hath sprung our Lord, - respecting which tribe, concerning priests, nothing did Moses speak,

Psalm 108:8

Mine, is Gilead - mine, Manasseh, but, Ephraim, is the defence of my head, Judah, is my commander's staff;

Genesis 35:23

The sons of Leah, the firstborn of Jacob, Reuben, - And Simeon and Levi and Judah, and Issachar and Zebulon:

Genesis 49:26

The blessings of thy father, have prevailed, Over the blessings of the perpetual mountains, The charm of the age-abiding hills, - They turn out to be, for the head of Joseph, And for the crown of the head of him who was set apart from his brethren.

Numbers 2:3

And they who encamp eastwards towards sunrise, shall he the standard of the camp of Judah by their hosts, - even the prince of the sons of Judah, Nashon, son of Ammi-nadab;

Numbers 7:12

And so it was, that, he who on the first day, offered his oblation, - was Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah;

Joshua 14:6

Then came near the sons of Judah unto Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, the Kenizzite, said unto him, - Thou, knowest the word which Yahweh spake unto Moses the man of God in my behalf and in thine in Kadesh-barnea.

Judges 1:2

And Yahweh said - Judah, shall go, - lo! I have delivered the land into his power.

1 Samuel 16:1

And Yahweh said unto Samuel - How long, art thou going to pine for Saul, seeing that, I, have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill thy horn with oil, and come! let me send thee unto Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided me, among his sons, a king.

1 Samuel 16:10

So Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, - and Samuel said unto Jesse, Yahweh hath not made choice of these.

1 Samuel 16:12

So he sent, and brought him in. Now, he, was ruddy, a stripling with handsome eyes, and noble mien. Then said Yahweh - Rise - anoint him, for, this, is, he.

2 Samuel 8:15

And David reigned over all Israel, - and so it was that David used to execute justice and righteousness for all his people;

Psalm 78:68-71

But made choice of the tribe of Judah, The mountain of Zion, which he loved;

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Lo! days are coming, Declareth Yahweh, when I will raise up to David A righteous Bud, And he shall reign as king, and prosper, And shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

Romans 8:29

For, whom he fore-approved, he also fore-appointed to be conformed unto the image of his Son, that he might be firstborn among many brethren, -

Revelation 5:5

And, one of the elders, saith unto me - Do not weep! Lo! the lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath overcome, to open the scroll and the seven seals thereof.

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