Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Come near, O sons of Jacob, and give ear to the words of Israel your father.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
Holman Bible
listen to your father Israel:
International Standard Version
"Gather together and listen, you children of Jacob. Listen to your father Israel."
A Conservative Version
Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob, and hearken to Israel your father.
American Standard Version
Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; And hearken unto Israel your father.
Amplified
“Gather together and hear, O sons of Jacob;
And listen to Israel (Jacob) your father.
Darby Translation
Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob, And listen to Israel your father.
Julia Smith Translation
Be gathered together, and hear ye sons of Jacob, and hear to Israel your father.
King James 2000
Gather yourselves together, and hear, you sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob! Listen to Israel your father!
Modern King James verseion
Gather yourselves together, and hear, sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Gather you together and hear ye sons of Jacob, and hearken unto Israel your father.
NET Bible
"Assemble and listen, you sons of Jacob; listen to Israel, your father.
New Heart English Bible
Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.
The Emphasized Bible
Assemble yourselves and hear ye sons of Jacob, - And hearken unto Israel your father!
Webster
Assemble yourselves, and hear, ye sons of Jacob: and hearken to Israel your father.
World English Bible
Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.
Youngs Literal Translation
'Be assembled, and hear, sons of Jacob, And hearken unto Israel your father.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 49:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Blesses His Twelve Sons
1 And Jacob sent for his sons, and said, Come together, all of you, so that I may give you news of your fate in future times. 2 Come near, O sons of Jacob, and give ear to the words of Israel your father. 3 Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 34:11
Come, children, give attention to me; I will be your teacher in the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 1:8-9
My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:
Proverbs 4:1-4
Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:
Proverbs 5:1
My son, give attention to my wisdom; let your ear be turned to my teaching:
Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep the rule of your father, and have in memory the teaching of your mother:
Proverbs 7:1
My son, keep my sayings, and let my rules be stored up with you.
Proverbs 7:24
So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;
Proverbs 8:32
Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 23:22
Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes take delight in my ways.