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Genesis 49:27-29
New American Standard Bible
Genesis 49:27-29
New American Standard Bible
27 “Benjamin is a [a]ravenous wolf;
In the morning he devours the prey,
And in the evening he divides the spoils.”
28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them [b]when he blessed them. He blessed them, every one [c]with the blessing appropriate to him.
Jacob Dies
29 Then he commanded them and said to them, “I am about to be (A)gathered to my people; (B)bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in (C)the field of Ephron the Hittite,
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- Genesis 49:27 Lit a wolf that tears
- Genesis 49:28 Lit and
- Genesis 49:28 Lit according to his blessing
Genesis 49:27-29
New International Version
Genesis 49:27-29
New International Version
27 “Benjamin(A) is a ravenous wolf;(B)
in the morning he devours the prey,(C)
in the evening he divides the plunder.”(D)
28 All these are the twelve tribes of Israel,(E) and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing(F) appropriate to him.
The Death of Jacob
29 Then he gave them these instructions:(G) “I am about to be gathered to my people.(H) Bury me with my fathers(I) in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite,(J)
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