Gen 49:8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 49:8-12: 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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cRuth 4:11-12►

d1 Sam 18:6-7►

ePss 2►

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hIsa 11:1-13►

‏ Genesis 49:8

Summary for Gen 49:8-12: 49:8-12 ^a 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 ^b; see, e.g., Ruth 4:11-12 ^c; 1 Sam 18:6-7 ^d; Pss 2 ^e, 45 ^f, 72 ^g; Isa 11:1-13 ^h).