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may the Almighty bless you with the blessings of the heavens above, and blessings of the watery depths below, and blessings of the breasts and womb. <a href="/esv/genesis/49.htm">English Standard Version</a> by the God of your father who will help you, by the Almighty who will bless you with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that crouches beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb. <a href="/kjv/genesis/49.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: <a href="/nkjv/genesis/49.htm">New King James Version</a> By the God of your father who will help you, And by the Almighty who will bless you With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/nasb/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1995</a> From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a> From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/lsb/genesis/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/amp/genesis/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a> By the God of your father who will help you, And by the Almighty who blesses you With blessings of the heavens above, Blessings lying in the deep that couches beneath, Blessings of the [nursing] breasts and of the [fertile] womb. <a href="/csb/genesis/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and the womb. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and the womb. <a href="/asv/genesis/49.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 coucheth beneath, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb. <a href="/cev/genesis/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your help came from the God your father worshiped, from God All-Powerful. God will bless you with rain and streams from the earth; he will bless you with many descendants. <a href="/erv/genesis/49.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 coucheth beneath, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb. <a href="/gwt/genesis/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> because of the God of your father who helps you, because of the Almighty who gives you blessings from the heavens above, blessings from the deep springs below the ground, blessings from breasts and womb. <a href="/gnt/genesis/49.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is your father's God who helps you, The Almighty God who blesses you With blessings of rain from above And of deep waters from beneath the ground, Blessings of many cattle and children, <a href="/isv/genesis/49.htm">International Standard Version</a> by your father's God who helps you, by the Almighty who will keep on blessing you with blessings from heaven above, with blessings from the deepest ocean, with blessing from the breasts and the womb. <a href="/msb/genesis/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb. <a href="/net/genesis/49.htm">NET Bible</a> because of the God of your father, who will help you, because of the sovereign God, who will bless you with blessings from the sky above, blessings from the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and womb. <a href="/nheb/genesis/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> by the God of your father, who will help you, and El Shaddai, who will bless you with blessings of the sky above, blessings of the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/wbt/genesis/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 lieth beneath, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: <a href="/web/genesis/49.htm">World English Bible</a> even by the God of your father, who will help you, by the Almighty, who will bless you, with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> By the God of your father who helps you, "" And the Mighty One who blesses you, "" Blessings of the heavens from above, "" Blessings of the deep lying under, "" Blessings of breasts and womb— <a href="/ylt/genesis/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> By the God of thy father who helpeth thee, And the Mighty One who blesseth thee, Blessings of the heavens from above, Blessings of the deep lying under, Blessings of breasts and womb; -- <a href="/slt/genesis/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By the God of thy father, and he will help thee, and by the Almighty, and he will bless thee with the blessing of the heavens above, the blessing of the sea lying under, the blessing of the breasts and the womb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The God of thy father shall be thy helper, and the Almighty shall bless thee with the blessings of heaven above, with the blessings of the deep that lieth be- neath, with the blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The God of your father will be your helper, and the Almighty will bless you with the blessings of heaven above, with the blessings of the abyss that lies beneath, with the blessings of the breasts and of the womb. <a href="/nabre/genesis/49.htm">New American Bible</a> The God of your father, who helps you, God Almighty, who blesses you, With the blessings of the heavens above, the blessings of the abyss that crouches below, The blessings of breasts and womb, <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> by the God of your father, who will help you, by the Almighty who will bless you with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lies beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> May the God of your father help you and the Almighty bless you with the blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep beneath, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The God of your father will help you and God Almighty will bless you with the blessing of Heaven from above, the blessing of the deep of the spring rain from beneath, the blessing of the breasts and of the wombs:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 coucheth beneath, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb. <a href="/sep/genesis/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and my God helped thee, and he blessed thee with the blessing of heaven from above, and the blessing of the earth possessing all things, because of the blessing of the breasts and of the womb, <a href="/parallel/genesis/49-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12979" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Jacob Blesses His Sons</a> …24Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, 25<a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: mê·’êl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">by the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: wə·ya‘·zə·re·kā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms:: 2mse) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">who helps you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7706.htm" title="7706: šad·day (N-proper-ms) -- The Almighty. From shadad; the Almighty.">and by the Almighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: wî·ḇā·rə·ḵe·kā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3ms:: 2mse) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">who blesses you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵōṯ (N-fpc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">with blessings</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘āl (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵōṯ (N-fpc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">with blessings</a> <a href="/hebrew/8415.htm" title="8415: tə·hō·wm (N-cs) -- Deep, sea, abyss. Or thom; from huwm; an abyss, especially the deep.">of the depths</a> <a href="/hebrew/7257.htm" title="7257: rō·ḇe·ṣeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; to crouch; be implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: tā·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">below,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵōṯ (N-fpc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">with blessings</a> <a href="/hebrew/7699.htm" title="7699: šā·ḏa·yim (N-md) -- The breast of a, woman, animal. Or shod; probably from shuwd contracted; the breast of a woman or animal.">of the breasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: wā·rā·ḥam (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">and womb.</a> 26The blessings of your father have surpassed the blessings of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Deuteronomy 33:13-16</a> Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, / with the bountiful harvest from the sun and the abundant yield of the seasons, / with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills, ... <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Psalm 132:15</a> I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. <a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a> For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10</a> For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, <a href="/ezekiel/34-26.htm">Ezekiel 34:26</a> I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. <a href="/hosea/2-21.htm">Hosea 2:21-22</a> “On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. <a href="/joel/2-23.htm">Joel 2:23</a> Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Zechariah 10:1</a> Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Matthew 7:11</a> So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! <a href="/luke/11-13.htm">Luke 11:13</a> So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a> Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even by the God of your father, who shall help you; and by the Almighty, who shall bless you with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lies under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:the God.<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13,21</a> And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; … <a href="/genesis/35-3.htm">Genesis 35:3</a> And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.<a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23</a> And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.the Almighty.<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.<a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11</a> And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;with blessings.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Deuteronomy 28:2-12</a> And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God… <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Deuteronomy 33:13</a> And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,<a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Below</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/genesis/48-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/genesis/27-29.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/genesis/48-20.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/48-20.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/genesis/38-27.htm">Body</a> <a href="/genesis/21-8.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Breasts</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Couches</a> <a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Coucheth</a> <a href="/genesis/15-12.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Fertile</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/genesis/38-27.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/exodus/20-4.htm">Below</a> <a href="/exodus/20-4.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/exodus/12-32.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Blesses</a> <a href="/genesis/49-28.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Body</a> <a href="/exodus/2-7.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-20.htm">Breasts</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Couches</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Coucheth</a> <a href="/exodus/15-5.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/exodus/2-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Fertile</a> <a href="/genesis/50-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/exodus/9-8.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/exodus/9-10.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/exodus/1-15.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Helpeth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Helps</a> <a href="/exodus/14-8.htm">High</a> <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/exodus/13-2.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 49</div>1. <a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Jacob calls his sons to bless them.</a> 3. <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Their blessing in particular.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">He charges them about his burial.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">He dies.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "God of your father" refers to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, highlighting the covenantal relationship established with the patriarchs. This connection underscores God's faithfulness and the assurance of His help, as seen throughout the patriarchal narratives. The idea of God as a helper is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, where God is described as "an ever-present help in trouble."and by the Almighty who blesses you The term "Almighty" translates to "El Shaddai," a name for God that conveys His supreme power and ability to provide abundantly. This name is first introduced in <a href="/genesis/17.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> when God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants. The blessing here is not just material but encompasses spiritual and covenantal promises, reflecting God's overarching sovereignty and benevolence. The blessings are a continuation of the promises made to the patriarchs, ensuring the prosperity and growth of their descendants.with blessings of the heavens above This phrase suggests blessings that come from the sky, such as rain and favorable weather, which are crucial for agricultural success. In the ancient Near Eastern context, rain was often seen as a direct blessing from God, essential for survival and prosperity. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Deuteronomy 28:12</a> speaks of the Lord opening the heavens to bless the work of the hands of His people. The heavens also symbolize spiritual blessings, indicating divine favor and protection.with blessings of the depths below The "depths below" likely refer to subterranean waters, springs, and the fertility of the earth. In the arid regions of the ancient Near East, access to water was a significant blessing, ensuring the fertility of the land and the well-being of livestock. This phrase complements the blessings of the heavens, together providing a comprehensive picture of God's provision. The depths can also symbolize the mysterious and hidden aspects of God's creation, reflecting His wisdom and power.with blessings of the breasts and womb This phrase highlights fertility and the continuation of life through offspring. In the cultural context of the Bible, children were considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor, as seen in <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a>. The imagery of "breasts and womb" emphasizes nurturing and the sustenance of life, pointing to the blessings of family and posterity. This also connects to the Abrahamic promise of numerous descendants, ensuring the growth and perpetuation of the covenant community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch who is blessing his sons before his death. In this verse, he is specifically blessing Joseph. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> Jacob's favored son, who is receiving a special blessing that emphasizes divine help and abundance. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_your_father.htm">God of your father</a> Refers to the God of Jacob, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant and faithfulness through generations. 4. <a href="/topical/a/almighty.htm">Almighty (El Shaddai)</a> A name for God that highlights His power and sufficiency, often associated with blessings and provision. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heavens_above_and_depths_below.htm">Heavens above and depths below</a> Symbolic of the comprehensive nature of God's blessings, covering all aspects of life and creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a> Just as God was faithful to Jacob, He remains faithful to us today. We can trust in His promises and provision. <a href="/topical/c/comprehensive_blessings.htm">Comprehensive Blessings</a> God's blessings are not limited to one area of life. He provides for our spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. <a href="/topical/d/divine_help_in_times_of_need.htm">Divine Help in Times of Need</a> We can rely on God as our helper in every situation, just as Joseph experienced divine assistance throughout his life. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_names.htm">The Power of God's Names</a> Understanding the names of God, such as El Shaddai, can deepen our appreciation of His character and His work in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/generational_impact_of_faith.htm">Generational Impact of Faith</a> Our faith and relationship with God can have a lasting impact on future generations, just as Jacob's faith influenced his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 49</a> <a href="/q/how_do_blessing_and_birthright_differ.htm">How do a blessing and a birthright differ?</a> <a href="/q/is_genesis_49_22-26_a_failed_prophecy.htm">In Genesis 49:22-26, Joseph receives extraordinary blessings, yet historical records of his descendants (Ephraim and Manasseh) show decline--can this be viewed as a failed prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god_on_cherubim_reconciled_scientifically.htm">In Psalm 80:1, how can a God 'enthroned upon the cherubim' be reconciled with the absence of any scientific evidence for such beings?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'cut_off'_mean.htm">Has the darkness overcome it?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/49.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Even by the God of thy father.--In the Hebrew this follows directly upon the preceding clause: "from the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel; from the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and from the Almighty," &c.Blessings of heaven above are the rains and dew; those of "the deep" beneath are lakes, rivers, and springs; and those of "the breasts and womb" mean an abundant offspring both of men and cattle. (For the opposite curse see <a href="/hosea/9-14.htm" title="Give them, O LORD: what will you give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.">Hosea 9:14</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/genesis/49-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>by the God מֵאֵ֨ל (mê·’êl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty of your father אָבִ֜יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father who helps you, וְיַעְזְרֶ֗ךָּ (wə·ya‘·zə·re·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid and by the Almighty שַׁדַּי֙ (šad·day) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7706.htm">Strong's 7706: </a> The Almighty who blesses you, וִיבָ֣רְכֶ֔ךָּ (wî·ḇā·rə·ḵe·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse with blessings בִּרְכֹ֤ת (bir·ḵōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity of the heavens שָׁמַ֙יִם֙ (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky above, מֵעָ֔ל (mê·‘āl) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against with blessings בִּרְכֹ֥ת (bir·ḵōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity of the depths תְּה֖וֹם (tə·hō·wm) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8415.htm">Strong's 8415: </a> An abyss, the deep below, תָּ֑חַת (tā·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of with blessings בִּרְכֹ֥ת (bir·ḵōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity of the breasts שָׁדַ֖יִם (šā·ḏa·yim) Noun - md <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7699.htm">Strong's 7699: </a> The breast of a, woman, animal and womb. וָרָֽחַם׃ (wā·rā·ḥam) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> Compassion, the womb, a maiden <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">OT Law: Genesis 49:25 Even by the God of your father (Gen. 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