Parallel Verses
Webster
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for a haven of ships; and his border shall be to Zidon.
New American Standard Bible
And he shall be
And his flank shall be toward Sidon.
King James Version
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
Holman Bible
and will be a harbor for ships,
and his territory will be next to Sidon.
International Standard Version
"Zebulun will settle down near the sea shore and become a safe haven for shipping, bordering Sidon."
A Conservative Version
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea, and he shall be for a haven of ships. And his border shall be upon Sidon.
American Standard Version
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; And he shall be for a haven of ships; And his border shall be upon Sidon.
Amplified
“Zebulun shall dwell at the seashore;
And he shall be a haven (landing place) for ships,
And his flank shall be toward Sidon.
Bible in Basic English
The resting-place of Zebulun will be by the sea, and he will be a harbour for ships; the edge of his land will be by Zidon.
Darby Translation
Zebulun will dwell at the shore of the seas; Yea, he will be at the shore of the ships, And his side toucheth upon Sidon.
Julia Smith Translation
Zebulon shall dwell by the coast of the sea; and he by a coast of ships, and the extremities, even to Zidon.
King James 2000
Zebulun shall dwell at the shore of the sea; and he shall be for a haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Sidon.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Zebulun shall settle by the shore of the sea. He [shall become] a haven for ships, and his border [shall be] at Sidon.
Modern King James verseion
Zebulun shall live at the sea shore. And he shall be a haven for ships, and his border beside Sidon.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Zebulon shall dwell in the haven of the sea and in the port of ships, and shall reach unto Sidon.
NET Bible
Zebulun will live by the haven of the sea and become a haven for ships; his border will extend to Sidon.
New Heart English Bible
"Zebulun will dwell at the haven of the sea. He will be for a haven of ships. His border will be on Sidon.
The Emphasized Bible
Zebulon, by a haven of seas, shall he settle down, - Even he, by a haven of ships, With his utmost part upon b Zidon.
World English Bible
"Zebulun will dwell at the haven of the sea. He will be for a haven of ships. His border will be on Sidon.
Youngs Literal Translation
Zebulun at a haven of the seas doth dwell, And he is for a haven of ships; And his side is unto Zidon.
Themes
Cities » Prosperity of, increased by commerce
Commerce » Of the jews » Commenced after their settlement in canaan
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Zebulun
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
the Sea » Commercial nations » Often built cities on the borders of
Ships » Antiquity of, among the jews
The Sidonians » Territory of » Given by God to israel
Tribe of zebulun » Predictions respecting
Tribe of zebulun » A naval and commercial people
The tribes of israel » Predictions respecting each of
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 49:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Blesses His Twelve Sons
12 His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk. 13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for a haven of ships; and his border shall be to Zidon. 14 Issachar is a strong ass, couching down between two burdens:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:18-19
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and Issachar, in thy tents.
Genesis 30:20
And Leah said, God hath endowed me with a good dower; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have borne him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.
Joshua 19:10-16
And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was to Sarid: