Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king. New Living Translation “Asher will dine on rich foods and produce food fit for kings. English Standard Version “Asher’s food shall be rich, and he shall yield royal delicacies. Berean Standard Bible Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. King James Bible Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. New King James Version “Bread from Asher shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties. New American Standard Bible “As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal delicacies. NASB 1995 “As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal dainties. NASB 1977 “As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties. Legacy Standard Bible “As for Asher, his food shall be rich, And he will yield royal dainties. Amplified Bible “Asher’s food [supply] shall be rich and bountiful, And he shall yield and deliver royal delights. Christian Standard Bible Asher’s food will be rich, and he will produce royal delicacies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Asher’s food will be rich, and he will produce royal delicacies. American Standard Version Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties. Contemporary English Version Asher, you will eat food fancy enough for a king. English Revised Version Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties. GOD'S WORD® Translation "[Asher]'s food will be rich. He will provide delicacies fit for a king. Good News Translation "Asher's land will produce rich food. He will provide food fit for a king. International Standard Version "Asher's food will be delicious; he will be a provider of delicacies fit for royalty." Majority Standard Bible Asher?s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. NET Bible Asher's food will be rich, and he will provide delicacies to royalty. New Heart English Bible Asher?s food will be rich, and he will provide royal delicacies. Webster's Bible Translation Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. World English Bible “Asher’s food will be rich. He will produce royal dainties. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOut of Asher his bread [is] fat; And he gives delicacies of a king. Young's Literal Translation Out of Asher his bread is fat; And he giveth dainties of a king. Smith's Literal Translation From Asher his bread, fat, and he will give the dainties of a king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAser, his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield dainties to kings. Catholic Public Domain Version Asher: his bread will be fat, and he will provide delicacies to the kings. New American Bible “Asher’s produce is rich, and he shall furnish delicacies for kings. New Revised Standard Version Asher’s food shall be rich, and he shall provide royal delicacies. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs for Asher, his land is good, and he shall supply kings with food. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Ashir’s land is good and he will give nourishment to the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As for Asher, his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties. Brenton Septuagint Translation Aser, his bread shall be fat; and he shall yield dainties to princes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses His Sons…19Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels. 20Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. 21Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.… Cross References Deuteronomy 33:24-25 And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. / May the bolts of your gate be iron and bronze, and may your strength match your days.” Job 29:6 when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! Isaiah 33:16 he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. Psalm 147:14 He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. Proverbs 3:10 then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Ezekiel 27:17 Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise. 1 Kings 4:22-23 Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, / ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry. 2 Chronicles 11:11 He strengthened their fortifications and put officers in them, with supplies of food, oil, and wine. Nehemiah 9:25 They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness. Joel 2:19 And the LORD answered His people: “Behold, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil, and by them you will be satisfied. I will never again make you a reproach among the nations. Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 6:51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.” Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Treasury of Scripture Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. Genesis 30:13 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Genesis 46:17 And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. Deuteronomy 33:24,25 And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil… Jump to Previous Asher Bread Dainties Delicacies Delicate Fat Fit Food Gives Kings Provide Rich Royal YieldJump to Next Asher Bread Dainties Delicacies Delicate Fat Fit Food Gives Kings Provide Rich Royal YieldGenesis 49 1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.3. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. Asher’s food will be rich; The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was allotted a fertile region in the land of Canaan, which included parts of the coastal plain and the Galilee. This area was known for its agricultural abundance, particularly olive oil production, which aligns with the prophecy of rich food. The richness of Asher's food symbolizes prosperity and blessing, reflecting God's provision. In biblical symbolism, food often represents sustenance and divine favor, as seen in the manna provided to the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16). he shall provide royal delicacies. Persons / Places / Events 1. AsherAsher is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became one of the tribes of Israel. His name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting the prosperity and abundance associated with his tribe. 2. Jacob The patriarch who is blessing his sons in Genesis 49. Jacob's blessings are prophetic, speaking to the future of each tribe that will descend from his sons. 3. Tribe of Asher Known for its fertile land and abundance, the tribe of Asher settled in a region that was rich in resources, contributing to the prosperity mentioned in Jacob's blessing. 4. Royal Delicacies This phrase suggests the provision of high-quality food, indicating that Asher's land would be so fruitful that it could supply even the needs of royalty. 5. Canaan The land where the tribes of Israel settled, including the region allotted to the tribe of Asher, known for its agricultural richness. Teaching Points God's Provision and AbundanceGod's blessings often manifest in tangible ways, such as material abundance and prosperity. Asher's blessing reminds us of God's ability to provide for our needs. Stewardship of Resources With abundance comes responsibility. The tribe of Asher was blessed with fertile land, and we are called to be good stewards of the resources God entrusts to us. Blessings for Others Asher's provision of "royal delicacies" suggests that our blessings are not just for personal gain but to serve and bless others, including those in positions of leadership. Contentment and Gratitude Recognizing God's provision should lead to contentment and gratitude, acknowledging that every good gift comes from Him. Prophetic Fulfillment Jacob's blessing over Asher is a reminder of the prophetic nature of God's word, which is fulfilled in His perfect timing.(20) Asher.--The territory of this tribe, extending along the coast from Mount Carmel to Lebanon, was very productive. Zebulun, the trading tribe, could reach the sea only through their possessions.Verse 20. - Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties - literally, dainties of, or for, the king. The first clause may be otherwise rendered: Of Asher the bread shall be fat (Kalisch); fat shall be his bread (Murphy); Out of Asher (cometh) fat his bread (Keil). The import of the blessing is that Asher should possess a specially productive soil Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Asher’sמֵאָשֵׁ֖ר (mê·’ā·šêr) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine food לַחְמ֑וֹ (laḥ·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain will be rich; שְׁמֵנָ֣ה (šə·mê·nāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 8082: Greasy, gross, rich he וְה֥וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are shall provide יִתֵּ֖ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set royal מֶֽלֶךְ׃ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king delicacies. מַֽעֲדַנֵּי־ (ma·‘ă·ḏan·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4574: A dainty (food), delight Links Genesis 49:20 NIVGenesis 49:20 NLT Genesis 49:20 ESV Genesis 49:20 NASB Genesis 49:20 KJV Genesis 49:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 49:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 49:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 49:20 French Bible Genesis 49:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 49:20 Asher's food will be rich (Gen. 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