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A Conservative Version
but his bow abode in strength. And the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),
New American Standard Bible
And
From the hands of the
(From there is
King James Version
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
Holman Bible
and his strong
by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
by the name of
International Standard Version
nevertheless his bow remained steady and his arms kept in shape by the strength of Jacob's Mighty One, in the name of the Shepherd, Israel's Rock,
American Standard Version
But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),
Amplified
“But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail],
For his arms were made strong and agile
By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
(By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),
Bible in Basic English
But their bows were broken by a strong one, and the cords of their arms were cut by the Strength of Jacob, by the name of the Stone of Israel:
Darby Translation
But his bow abideth firm, And the arms of his hands are supple By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:
Julia Smith Translation
And his bow will dwell in strength, and the seed of his hands will be firm by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob; from whence the shepherd, the stone of Israel
King James 2000
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from there is the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel:)
Lexham Expanded Bible
But his bow remained in a steady position; {his arms} were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob. From there [is] the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob (from the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel);
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and yet his bow bode fast, and his arms and his hands were strong, by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: out of him shall come a herdsman, a stone in Israel.
NET Bible
But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
New Heart English Bible
But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),
The Emphasized Bible
But abideth, as an enduring one, his bow, And supple are the arms of his hands, - From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, From thence, is the Shepherd the Stone of Israel:
Webster
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: from thence is the shepherd the stone of Israel:
World English Bible
But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),
Youngs Literal Translation
And his bow abideth in strength, And strengthened are the arms of his hands By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, Whence is a shepherd, a son of Israel.
Themes
Christ, the shepherd » Foretold
jacob » His final prophetic benedictions upon his sons » Joseph
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Foretold
The tribe of Manasseh » Predictions respecting
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Topics
Interlinear
Yashab
Yad
Ra`ah
'eben
References
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Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 49:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Blesses His Twelve Sons
23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and persecute him, 24 but his bow abode in strength. And the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel), 25 even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee, and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that couches beneath, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb.
Cross References
Psalm 132:2
how he swore to LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Psalm 132:5
until I find out a place for LORD, a tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus says lord LORD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-[stone], a sure foundation. He who believes {in him shall, no, not be shamed (LXX/NT)}.
Job 29:20
My glory is fresh in me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.
Psalm 80:1
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou who lead Joseph like a flock. Thou who sit [above] the cherubim, shine forth.
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice, a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Psalm 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.
Isaiah 1:24
Therefore says the Lord, LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of my adversaries, and avenge me of my enemies.
Ephesians 2:20
Which was built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner,
Genesis 35:10-11
And God said to him, Thy name is Jacob. Thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name. And he called his name Israel.
Genesis 45:5
And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 45:7
And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on the earth, and to save you alive by a great deliverance.
Genesis 45:11
And there will I nourish thee, for there are yet five years of famine, lest thou come to poverty, thou, and thy household, and all that thou have.
Genesis 47:12
And Joseph nourished his father, and his brothers, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.
Genesis 50:21
Now therefore fear ye not. I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
Exodus 3:6
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.
Numbers 27:16-18
Let LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,
Deuteronomy 34:9
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him. And the sons of Israel hearkened to him, and did as LORD commanded Moses.
Joshua 1:1-9
Now it came to pass after the death of Moses the servant of LORD, that LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,
Joshua 24:1-33
And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.
Nehemiah 6:9
For they all would have made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work that it not be done. But now, [O God], strengthen thou my hands.
Psalm 18:1
I love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of LORD is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:32-35
the God who girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect?
Psalm 23:1
LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for LORD. Be strong, and let thy heart take courage. Yea, wait thou for LORD.
Psalm 28:8
LORD is their strength, and he is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
Psalm 37:14-15
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill such as are upright in the way.
Psalm 44:7
But thou have saved us from our adversaries, and have put them to shame who hate us.
Psalm 89:1
I will sing of the loving kindness of LORD forever. With my mouth I will make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Isaiah 29:24
They also who err in spirit shall come to understanding, and those who murmur shall receive instruction.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not, for I am with thee. Be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee. Yea, I will help thee. Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 60:16
Thou shall also suck the milk of the nations, and shall suck the breast of kings. And thou shall know that I, LORD, am thy Savior, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
Zechariah 3:9
For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua. Upon one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave the graving of it, says LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
Zechariah 10:12
And I will strengthen them in LORD, and they shall walk up and down in his name, says LORD.
Matthew 21:42
Jesus says to them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone that those who build rejected, this came to be in the head of the corner. This happened from Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes?
Mark 12:10
And have ye not read this scripture: The stone that those who build rejected, this came to be into the head of the corner.
Luke 20:17
But having looked upon them, he said, What then is this that is written, The stone that those who build rejected, this became the head of the corner?
Acts 4:11
This is the stone that was rejected by you who build, which became into the head of the corner.
Romans 14:4
Who are thou who criticizes the servant of another? To his own lord he stands or falls. And he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.
Colossians 1:11
being strengthened in every ability, according to the dominion of his glory, for all perseverance and longsuffering with joy.
2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the sacred message might be brought to fullness, and all the Gentiles might hear. And I was rescued out of the mouth of the lion.
1 Peter 2:4-8
Coming to whom, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but with God chosen, precious,