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Let all these rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers. <a href="/nlt/genesis/49.htm">New Living Translation</a> May my fatherly blessings on you surpass the blessings of my ancestors, reaching to the heights of the eternal hills. May these blessings rest on the head of Joseph, who is a prince among his brothers. <a href="/esv/genesis/49.htm">English Standard Version</a> The blessings of your father are mighty beyond the blessings of my parents, up to the bounties of the everlasting hills. May they be on the head of Joseph, and on the brow of him who was set apart from his brothers. <a href="/bsb/genesis/49.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/49.htm">King James Bible</a> The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/49.htm">New King James Version</a> The blessings of your father Have excelled the blessings of my ancestors, Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills. They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/49.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up to the furthest boundary of the everlasting hills; May they be on the head of Joseph, And on the top of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. <a href="/nasb/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; May they be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/49.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; May they be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. <a href="/lsb/genesis/49.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; May they be on the head of Joseph, And on the top of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers. <a href="/amp/genesis/49.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “The blessings of your father Are greater than the blessings of my ancestors [Abraham and Isaac] Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; They shall be on the head of Joseph, Even on the crown of the head of him who was the distinguished one and the one who is prince among (separate from) his brothers. <a href="/csb/genesis/49.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The blessings of your father excel the blessings of my ancestors and the bounty of the ancient hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince of his brothers. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/49.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The blessings of your father excel the blessings of my ancestors and the bounty of the eternal hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the prince of his brothers. <a href="/asv/genesis/49.htm">American Standard Version</a> The blessings of thy father Have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. <a href="/cev/genesis/49.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My son, the blessings I give are better than the promise of ancient mountains or eternal hills. Joseph, I pray these blessings will come to you, because you are the leader of your brothers. <a href="/erv/genesis/49.htm">English Revised Version</a> The blessings of thy father Have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. <a href="/gwt/genesis/49.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The blessings of your father are greater than the blessings of the oldest mountains and the riches of the ancient hills. May these blessings rest on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the prince among his brothers. <a href="/gnt/genesis/49.htm">Good News Translation</a> Blessings of grain and flowers, Blessings of ancient mountains, Delightful things from everlasting hills. May these blessings rest on the head of Joseph, On the brow of the one set apart from his brothers. <a href="/isv/genesis/49.htm">International Standard Version</a> Your father's blessings will prove to be stronger than blessings from the eternal mountains or bounties from the everlasting hills. May they come to rest on Joseph's head, May they be set upon the brow of the one who was separated from his own brothers." <a href="/msb/genesis/49.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The 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. <a href="/net/genesis/49.htm">NET Bible</a> The blessings of your father are greater than the blessings of the eternal mountains or the desirable things of the age-old hills. They will be on the head of Joseph and on the brow of the prince of his brothers. <a href="/nheb/genesis/49.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The blessings of your father are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains, and the bounty of the everlasting hills. They will be on the head of Joseph, and on the brow of the prince among his brothers. <a href="/wbt/genesis/49.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren. <a href="/web/genesis/49.htm">World English Bible</a> The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of my ancestors, above the boundaries of the ancient hills. They will be on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who is separated from his brothers. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/49.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Your father’s blessings have been mighty "" Above the blessings of my progenitors, "" To the limit of the perpetual heights "" They are for the head of Joseph, "" And for the crown of the one "" Separate [from] his brothers. <a href="/ylt/genesis/49.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thy father's blessings have been mighty Above the blessings of my progenitors, Unto the limit of the heights age-during They are for the head of Joseph, And for the crown of the one Separate from his brethren. <a href="/slt/genesis/49.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The blessings of thy father were strong above the blessings of the everlasting mountains; the delight of the eternal hills, they shall be upon the head of Joseph and upon the crown of the head of him separated from his brethren.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/49.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The blessings of thy father are strengthened with the blessings of his fathers: until the desire of the everlasting hills should come; may they be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/49.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The blessings of your father are strengthened by the blessings of his fathers, until the desire of the hills of eternity shall arrive. May they be at the head of Joseph, and at the summit of the Nazarite, among his brothers. <a href="/nabre/genesis/49.htm">New American Bible</a> the blessings of fresh grain and blossoms, the blessings of the everlasting mountains, the delights of the eternal hills. May they rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/49.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The blessings of your father are stronger than the blessings of the eternal mountains, the bounties of the everlasting hills; may they be on the head of Joseph, on the brow of him who was set apart from his brothers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/49.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of my forbears to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; they shall be on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who is the prince of his brothers. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/49.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The blessing of your father prevailed over the blessings of my forefathers unto the hope of the hills of eternity; let them be on the head of Yoseph and on the head and crown of his brothers.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/49.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The blessings of thy father Are mighty beyond the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills; They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of the prince among his brethren. <a href="/sep/genesis/49.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> the blessings of thy father and thy mother - it has prevailed above the blessing of the lasting mountains, and beyond the blessings of the everlasting hills; they shall be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the head of the brothers of whom he took the lead. <a href="/parallel/genesis/49-26.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=12992" 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> …25by 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. 26<a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵōṯ (N-fpc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">The blessings</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/1396.htm" title="1396: gā·ḇə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be strong, mighty. A primitive root; to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently.">have surpassed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵōṯ (N-fpc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">the blessings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2029.htm" title="2029: hō·w·ray (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To conceive, become pregnant. A primitive root; to be pregnant, conceive.">of the ancient mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">and the bounty</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">of the everlasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1389.htm" title="1389: giḇ·‘ōṯ (N-fpc) -- A hill. Feminine from the same as Geba'; a hillock.">hills.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yɛn (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">May they rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: lə·rōš (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">on the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6936.htm" title="6936: ū·lə·qā·ḏə·qōḏ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Head, crown of the head. From qadad; the crown of the head.">on the brow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5139.htm" title="5139: nə·zîr (N-msc) -- One consecrated, devoted. Or nazir; from nazar; separate, i.e. Consecrated; hence an unpruned vine.">of the prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of his brothers.</a> 27Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.”…<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/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a> You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. <a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Psalm 133:2</a> It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. <a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a> Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. <a href="/isaiah/65-23.htm">Isaiah 65:23</a> They will not labor in vain or bear children doomed to disaster; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD—they and their descendants with them. <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="/ezekiel/37-25.htm">Ezekiel 37:25</a> They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Hosea 14:5-7</a> I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Zechariah 8:12</a> “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a> The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Romans 15:29</a> I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. <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="/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="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a> Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brothers.have prevailed.<a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27-29,39,40</a> And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed: … <a href="/genesis/28-3.htm">Genesis 28:3,4</a> And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; … <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:everlasting hills.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15</a> And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,<a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Psalm 89:36</a> His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.<a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Isaiah 54:10</a> For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.they shall.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-16.htm">Deuteronomy 33:16</a> And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.<a href="/psalms/132-18.htm">Psalm 132:18</a> His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.was separate.<a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a> Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.<a href="/numbers/6-2.htm">Numbers 6:2</a> Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD:<a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-22</a> He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Age-Old</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-10.htm">Ancestors</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/genesis/44-30.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Boundaries</a> <a href="/revelation/14-14.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-12.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-52.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/genesis/48-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/genesis/19-30.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/genesis/49-22.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">Progenitors</a> <a href="/genesis/49-15.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/30-40.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/genesis/38-22.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/john/1-30.htm">Surpassed</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Utmost</a> <a href="/genesis/49-22.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Age-Old</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-45.htm">Ancestors</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-14.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/exodus/12-34.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/numbers/34-12.htm">Boundaries</a> <a href="/exodus/25-11.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/exodus/33-16.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/exodus/31-16.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/exodus/10-15.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/23-9.htm">Hills</a> <a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">Limit</a> <a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/exodus/32-12.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">Progenitors</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Surpassed</a> <a href="/numbers/22-36.htm">Utmost</a> <a href="/exodus/10-9.htm">Young</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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In biblical context, mountains often symbolize strength, stability, and permanence. The "ancient mountains" could refer to the longstanding and unchanging nature of God's promises and blessings. Jacob's blessings are portrayed as even greater than these, emphasizing their divine origin and significance. This reflects the patriarchal tradition where blessings are passed down and are seen as powerful and prophetic, as seen in the blessings given by Isaac to Jacob and Esau in <a href="/genesis/27.htm">Genesis 27</a>.and the bounty of the everlasting hills. The "everlasting hills" further emphasize the eternal and abundant nature of the blessings. Hills and mountains in the ancient Near East were often associated with fertility and divine presence. The use of "everlasting" suggests a connection to God's eternal covenant with His people, reminiscent of the promises made to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>. This phrase underscores the idea that Joseph's blessings are not only abundant but also enduring, reflecting God's unchanging faithfulness.May they rest on the head of Joseph, Joseph, as the recipient of these blessings, is highlighted as a key figure in the narrative of Israel. His life story, marked by trials and triumphs, exemplifies God's providence and favor. The imagery of blessings resting on his head signifies honor and leadership, aligning with his role as a savior figure for his family during the famine (<a href="/genesis/45-7.htm">Genesis 45:7</a>). This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate source of blessing and salvation for humanity.on the brow of the prince of his brothers. Joseph is referred to as the "prince of his brothers," indicating his preeminence and leadership among the tribes of Israel. This title reflects his elevated status, both in Egypt and within his family, as seen in <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3-4</a> and <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-44</a>. The term "prince" also foreshadows the future leadership roles of the tribes of Israel, with Joseph's descendants, Ephraim and Manasseh, playing significant roles in the history of Israel. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's chosen leaders, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who leads and blesses His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, who is giving his final blessings to his sons in this chapter. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> Jacob's favored son, who receives a special blessing that surpasses those given to his brothers. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ancient_mountains_and_everlasting_hills.htm">Ancient Mountains and Everlasting Hills</a> Symbolic representations of enduring strength and stability, used to describe the magnitude of the blessings. 4. <a href="/topical/b/brothers_of_joseph.htm">Brothers of Joseph</a> The other sons of Jacob, who receive their own blessings and prophecies in this chapter. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph rose to power and where Jacob's family resided during the famine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_blessing.htm">The Power of Blessing</a> Jacob's blessing over Joseph highlights the power and importance of speaking blessings over others. As believers, we are called to bless and encourage those around us, recognizing the potential impact of our words. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Joseph's life was marked by trials and triumphs. His account reminds us that God is sovereign and can use our hardships for His greater purpose and glory. <a href="/topical/e/enduring_legacy.htm">Enduring Legacy</a> The reference to "ancient mountains" and "everlasting hills" suggests a legacy that endures beyond one's lifetime. We should strive to leave a legacy of faith and righteousness that impacts future generations. <a href="/topical/f/favor_and_responsibility.htm">Favor and Responsibility</a> Joseph's blessing came with great favor but also great responsibility. As recipients of God's favor, we are called to steward our gifts and blessings for His kingdom. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a> Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers is a powerful example of forgiveness and unity. As Christians, we are called to pursue peace and unity within the body of Christ.<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/what_does_'travail'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Judah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_joshua_17_14-15_allotment_small.htm">Joshua 17:14-15: If the tribe's population was huge, why was their allotment so limited, and is this numerically believable?</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/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</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>(26) The blessings of thy father.--As the passage now stands, it means that the blessings which Jacob bestows upon Joseph are greater than those which he had himself received from his ancestors, Abraham and Isaac. This was scarcely the case, as the chief spiritual blessing was bestowed upon Judah, while for Joseph there was only earthly prosperity. For this reason most modern commentators adopt the reading of the Samaritan Pentateuch, supported by the Samaritan Targum and the LXX., "The blessings of thy father are mightier than the blessings of the ancient mountains, than the desire (or beauty) of the everlasting hills." Not only is the parallelism of the poetry thus preserved, but the rendering is easy and natural, while the other translation is full of difficulties, especially as to the words, "my progenitors," and "the utmost bound." The sense thus given to them cannot be obtained by any ordinary philological process.Him that was separate from his brethren.--This scarcely gives the force of the verb, which means, set apart, consecrated. Hence the Vulg. renders "Nazarite," the Hebrew word being nezir. The Syriac and Samaritan Targum translate, "him that is the crown of his brethren;" and the LXX., "him who was the leader of his brethren." Many see in this an allusion to the sovereignty over the ten tribes being finally attained to by Ephraim, but probably the meaning is that Joseph was the noblest and highest in rank among Jacob's children. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/49-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The blessings בִּרְכֹ֣ת (bir·ḵōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity of your father אָבִ֗יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father have surpassed גָּֽבְרוּ֙ (gā·ḇə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1396.htm">Strong's 1396: </a> To be strong, to prevail, act insolently the blessings בִּרְכֹ֣ת (bir·ḵōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity of the ancient mountains הוֹרַ֔י (hō·w·ray) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2029.htm">Strong's 2029: </a> To conceive, become pregnant and the bounty תַּאֲוַ֖ת (ta·’ă·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8379.htm">Strong's 8379: </a> A limit, full extent of the everlasting עוֹלָ֑ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always hills. גִּבְעֹ֣ת (giḇ·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1389.htm">Strong's 1389: </a> A hillock May they rest תִּֽהְיֶ֙ין֙‪‬ (tih·yen) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on the head לְרֹ֣אשׁ (lə·rōš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of Joseph, יוֹסֵ֔ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites on the brow וּלְקָדְקֹ֖ד (ū·lə·qā·ḏə·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6936.htm">Strong's 6936: </a> Head, crown of the head of the prince נְזִ֥יר (nə·zîr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5139.htm">Strong's 5139: </a> Nazirite -- one consecrated, devoted of his brothers. אֶחָֽיו׃ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/49-26.htm">Genesis 49:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 49:26 The blessings of your father have prevailed (Gen. 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