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he will provide delicacies fit for a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/49.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Asher will dine on rich foods and produce food fit for kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/49.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Asher’s food shall be rich, and he shall yield royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/49.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Out of Asher his bread <i>shall be</i> fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/49.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Bread from Asher <i>shall be</i> rich, And he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Asher’s food [supply] shall be rich <i>and</i> bountiful, And he shall yield <i>and</i> deliver royal delights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher’s food will be rich, and he will produce royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher&#8217s food will be rich, and he will produce royal delicacies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/49.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Asher, you will eat food fancy enough for a king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/49.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"[Asher]'s food will be rich. He will provide delicacies fit for a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/49.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Asher's land will produce rich food. He will provide food fit for a king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/49.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Asher's food will be delicious; he will be a provider of delicacies fit for royalty."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher?s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/49.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Asher's food will be rich, and he will provide delicacies to royalty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Asher?s food will be rich, and he will provide royal delicacies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/49.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Asher’s food will be rich. He will produce royal dainties. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of Asher his bread [is] fat; And he gives delicacies of a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Out of Asher his bread is fat; And he giveth dainties of a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From Asher his bread, fat, and he will give the dainties of a king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Aser, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield dainties to kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Asher: his bread will be fat, and he will provide delicacies to the kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/49.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Asher’s produce is rich, and he shall furnish delicacies for kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Asher’s food shall be rich, and he shall provide royal delicacies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As for Asher, his land is good, and he shall supply kings with food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Ashir’s land is good and he will give nourishment to the King.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As for Asher, his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Aser, his bread <i>shall be</i> fat; and he shall yield dainties to princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/49-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12946" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Jacob Blesses His Sons</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: mê·’ā·šêr (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">Asher’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: laḥ·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/8082.htm" title="8082: šə·mê·nāh (Adj-fs) -- Greasy, gross, rich. From shaman; greasy, i.e. Gross; figuratively, rich.">will be rich;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">shall provide</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4574.htm" title="4574: ma·‘ă·ḏan·nê- (N-mpc) -- A dainty (food), delight. Or maadannah; from adan; a delicacy or pleasure.">delicacies.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24-25</a></span><br />And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. / May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-6.htm">Job 29:6</a></span><br />when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-14.htm">Psalm 147:14</a></span><br />He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Proverbs 3:10</a></span><br />then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-17.htm">Ezekiel 27:17</a></span><br />Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">1 Kings 4:22-23</a></span><br />Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, / ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">2 Chronicles 11:11</a></span><br />He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Nehemiah 9:25</a></span><br />They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-19.htm">Joel 2:19</a></span><br />And the LORD answered His people: “Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and by them you will be satisfied. I will never again make you a reproach among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a></span><br />Give us this day our daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Luke 12:24</a></span><br />Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-51.htm">John 6:51</a></span><br />I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Acts 14:17</a></span><br />Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a></b></br> And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17</a></b></br> And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24,25</a></b></br> And of Asher he said, <i>Let</i> Asher <i>be</i> blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/genesis/47-19.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Dainties</a> <a href="/revelation/18-3.htm">Delicacies</a> <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Delicate</a> <a href="/genesis/45-18.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/genesis/2-20.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/genesis/47-24.htm">Food</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/genesis/49-16.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/1-4.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/exodus/2-20.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Dainties</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Delicacies</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Delicate</a> <a href="/exodus/23-18.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-21.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/numbers/31-8.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/genesis/50-21.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/exodus/30-15.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/joshua/10-2.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/exodus/23-10.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 49</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Jacob calls his sons to bless them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Their blessing in particular.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">He charges them about his burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">He dies.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/49.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/49.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Asher’s food will be rich;</b><br>The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was allotted a fertile region in the land of Canaan, which included parts of the coastal plain and the Galilee. This area was known for its agricultural abundance, particularly olive oil production, which aligns with the prophecy of rich food. The richness of Asher's food symbolizes prosperity and blessing, reflecting God's provision. In biblical symbolism, food often represents sustenance and divine favor, as seen in the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16).<p><b>he shall provide royal delicacies.</b><br>This phrase suggests that Asher's produce would be of such high quality that it would be fit for royalty. Historically, the region of Asher was known for its fertile lands, which could support the production of luxury goods. The mention of "royal delicacies" implies a role in trade and commerce, possibly supplying goods to neighboring nations or even to the royal courts of Israel and Judah. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the tribe's potential influence and contribution to the wealth of the nation. The idea of providing for royalty can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate King and provider of spiritual sustenance to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>Asher is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became one of the tribes of Israel. His name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting the prosperity and abundance associated with his tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch who is blessing his sons in <a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Genesis 49</a>. Jacob's blessings are prophetic, speaking to the future of each tribe that will descend from his sons.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_asher.htm">Tribe of Asher</a></b><br>Known for its fertile land and abundance, the tribe of Asher settled in a region that was rich in resources, contributing to the prosperity mentioned in Jacob's blessing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/royal_delicacies.htm">Royal Delicacies</a></b><br>This phrase suggests the provision of high-quality food, indicating that Asher's land would be so fruitful that it could supply even the needs of royalty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where the tribes of Israel settled, including the region allotted to the tribe of Asher, known for its agricultural richness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_abundance.htm">God's Provision and Abundance</a></b><br>God's blessings often manifest in tangible ways, such as material abundance and prosperity. Asher's blessing reminds us of God's ability to provide for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>With abundance comes responsibility. The tribe of Asher was blessed with fertile land, and we are called to be good stewards of the resources God entrusts to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_for_others.htm">Blessings for Others</a></b><br>Asher's provision of "royal delicacies" suggests that our blessings are not just for personal gain but to serve and bless others, including those in positions of leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_gratitude.htm">Contentment and Gratitude</a></b><br>Recognizing God's provision should lead to contentment and gratitude, acknowledging that every good gift comes from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a></b><br>Jacob's blessing over Asher is a reminder of the prophetic nature of God's word, which is fulfilled in His perfect timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_49.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 49</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_blessings_for_his_sons.htm">What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</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>(20) <span class= "bld">Asher.</span>--The territory of this tribe, extending along the coast from Mount Carmel to Lebanon, was very productive. Zebulun, the trading tribe, could reach the sea only through their possessions.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/49.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties</span> - literally, dainties <span class="accented">of, or for, the king</span>. The first clause may be otherwise rendered: Of Asher the bread shall be fat (Kalisch); fat shall be his bread (Murphy); Out of Asher (cometh) fat his bread (Keil). The import of the blessing is that Asher should possess a specially productive soil <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/49-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Asher’s</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָשֵׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחְמ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(laḥ·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be rich;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֵנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mê·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8082.htm">Strong's 8082: </a> </span><span class="str2">Greasy, gross, rich</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall provide</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">royal</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">delicacies.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַֽעֲדַנֵּי־</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·ḏan·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4574.htm">Strong's 4574: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dainty (food), delight</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">OT Law: Genesis 49:20 Asher's food will be rich (Gen. 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