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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 49:8

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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49:8-12 The blessing on Judah commands the most attention. In this oracle, Jacob predicted the fierce, lion-like dominance of Judah over his enemies and over his brothers, who would praise him (cp. 29:35; see, e.g., Ruth 4:11-12; 1 Sam 18:6-7; Pss 2, 45, 72; Isa 11:1-13).
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