Jacob Blesses His Sons - Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come. “Assemble
Cover image: Harry Anderson: Jacob Blesses His Twelve Sons Question: Some of the most significant prophecies in scripture regarding the posterity of Jacob are found in the blessings of Judah and Joseph in Genesis 49. However much of the poetry in the blessings is difficult to understand. How ...
The text illustrates the promise made to Abraham that whoever blesses his descendants will be blessed (Gen 12:1-3). Genesis 39:5 tn Heb“in the house and in the field.” The word “both” has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. Genesis 39:5 sn The passage gives us...