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Genesis 49:12–18

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His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.
¶ Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
¶ Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.
¶ Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.
I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.
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From verse 12

  1. Proverbs 23:29Rank 1 from verse 12
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    29Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

From verse 13

  1. Deuteronomy 33:18–19Rank 1 from verse 13
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    18¶ And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.

    19They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand.

  2. Genesis 30:20Rank 2 from verse 13
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    20And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.

  3. Joshua 19:10–16Rank 3 from verse 13
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    10¶ And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was unto Sarid:

    11And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that is before Jokneam;

    12And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising unto the border of Chisloth-tabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

    13And from thence passeth on along on the east to Gittah-hepher, to Ittah-kazin, and goeth out to Remmon-methoar to Neah;

    14And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthah-el:

    15And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Beth-lehem: twelve cities with their villages.

    16This is the inheritance of the children of Zebulun according to their families, these cities with their villages.

From verse 14

  1. 1 Chronicles 12:32Rank 1 from verse 14
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    32And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

  2. Genesis 30:18Rank 2 from verse 14
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    18And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.

  3. Deuteronomy 33:18Rank 3 from verse 14
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    18¶ And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents.

  4. Joshua 19:17–23Rank 4 from verse 14
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    17And the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.

    18And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,

    19And Hapharaim, and Shion, and Anaharath,

    20And Rabbith, and Kishion, and Abez,

    21And Remeth, and En-gannim, and En-haddah, and Beth-pazzez;

    22And the coast reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Beth-shemesh; and the outgoings of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages.

    23This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

  5. Judges 10:1Rank 5 from verse 14
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    1AND after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim.

From verse 15

  1. 2 Samuel 7:1Rank 1 from verse 15
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    1AND it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

  2. Ezekiel 29:18Rank 2 from verse 15
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    18Son of man, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyrus: every head was made bald, and every shoulder was peeled: yet had he no wages, nor his army, for Tyrus, for the service that he had served against it:

  3. Joshua 14:15Rank 3 from verse 15
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    15And the name of Hebron before was Kirjath-arba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

  4. Judges 3:11Rank 4 from verse 15
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    11And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

  5. Matthew 23:4Rank 5 from verse 15
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    4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

From verse 16

  1. Deuteronomy 33:22Rank 1 from verse 16
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    22¶ And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion’s whelp: he shall leap from Bashan.

  2. Genesis 30:6Rank 2 from verse 16
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    6And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.

  3. Judges 13:2Rank 3 from verse 16
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    2¶ And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not.

  4. Judges 13:24–25Rank 4 from verse 16
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    24¶ And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.

    25And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.

  5. Judges 15:20Rank 5 from verse 16
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    20And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

From verse 17

  1. 1 Chronicles 12:35Rank 1 from verse 17
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    35And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.

  2. Judges 18:22–31Rank 2 from verse 17
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    22And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah’s house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.

    23And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?

    24And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee?

    25And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.

    26And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.

    27And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.

    28And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Beth-rehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.

    29And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.

    30¶ And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.

    31And they set them up Micah’s graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

  3. Judges 14:1–15Rank 3 from verse 17
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    1AND Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.

    2And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.

    3Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.

    4But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the Lord, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

    5¶ Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.

    6And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.

    7And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.

    8¶ And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, there was a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.

    9And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.

    10¶ So his father went down unto the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.

    11And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.

    12¶ And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:

    13But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.

    14And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.

    15And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?

  4. Judges 16:22–30Rank 4 from verse 17
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    22Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.

    23Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.

    24And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, which slew many of us.

    25And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.

    26And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

    27Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.

    28And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.

    29And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.

    30And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life.

From verse 18

  1. Isaiah 25:9Rank 1 from verse 18
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    9¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

  2. Psalms 119:166Rank 2 from verse 18
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    166Lord, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

  3. Psalms 119:174Rank 3 from verse 18
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    174I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.

  4. Micah 7:7Rank 4 from verse 18
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    7Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

  5. Psalms 130:5Rank 5 from verse 18
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    5I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

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Genesis 49:12

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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wine

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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.

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teeth

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1. The hard structures in a person's or animal's jaws, chiefly used for biting and chewing. 2. Toothlike points or projections on a tool or instrument. 3. In ‘cast ... in his teeth,’ to reproach or taunt someone to his face.

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white

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1. Having the light colour of snow or milk; bright or pale. 2. To make white; to whiten.

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Genesis 49:13

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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Genesis 49:14

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strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

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couching

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of couch, meaning to lie down or crouch in a place of rest or concealment.

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burdens

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Sense 1: Loads carried. Sense 2: Duties, hardships, or oppressive weights borne by a person.

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Genesis 49:15

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rest

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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.

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good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

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bowed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of bow. Sense 1: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward. Sense 2: To make a bodily act of reverence or worship.

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shoulder

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Sense 1: The upper joint of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, a place of bearing, support, or responsibility.

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bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

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servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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tribute

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1. A tax, payment, or imposed due rendered to a ruler or governing power. 2. Labour or service imposed on a subject people. 3. A portion or offering rendered to the Lord.

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Genesis 49:16

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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tribes

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Bodies of people descended from common ancestors, especially the divisions of Israel.

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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Genesis 49:17

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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heels

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Sense 1: The back parts of the feet below the ankles. Sense 2: The corresponding rear parts of footwear.

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rider

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A person carried on or controlling a horse, other animal, or vehicle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fall

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Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

backward

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Sense 1: Toward the back, with the back foremost, or in reverse. Sense 2: Figuratively, into defeat, decline, rebellion, or perverted judgment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 49:18

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waited

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Past-tense or past-participial form of wait. Sense 1: Remained in expectation or readiness. Sense 2: Attended or served.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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49:8¶ Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee.

49:9Judah is a lion’s whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?

49:10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

49:11Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:

49:12His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.

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49:13¶ Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

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49:14¶ Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:

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49:15And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

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49:16¶ Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.

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49:17Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.

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49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.

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