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Genesis 49:14–15

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¶ 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.
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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.

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Genesis 49:14

COMBINED MEANING

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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COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Genesis 49:15

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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servant

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

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

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

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