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Genesis 49:13–15

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Genesis 49:13

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.

Genesis 49:14

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

Genesis 49:15

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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DEFINED WORDS

Genesis 49:13

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Genesis 49:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strong

Having strength, power, firmness, endurance, influence, or the ability to resist and prevail.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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couching

Lying down, crouching, placing low, concealing, or resting in readiness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

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two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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burdens

Loads carried; also duties, hardships, or oppressive weights borne by a person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Genesis 49:15

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good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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pleasant

Cheerful; enlivening. Giving pleasure; gratifying.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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bowed

Bent, stooped, inclined, or brought low in body, will, or condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shoulder

The upper joint of the arm; figuratively, a place of bearing, support, or responsibility.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 13

  1. Deuteronomy 33:18–19
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  2. Genesis 30:20
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  3. Joshua 19:10–16
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From verse 14

  1. 1 Chronicles 12:32
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  2. Genesis 30:18
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  3. Deuteronomy 33:18
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  4. Joshua 19:17–23
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  5. Judges 10:1
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From verse 15

  1. 2 Samuel 7:1
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  2. Ezekiel 29:18
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  3. Joshua 14:15
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  4. Judges 3:11
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  5. Matthew 23:4
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