Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, New Living Translation But his bow remained taut, and his arms were strengthened by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel. English Standard Version yet his bow remained unmoved; his arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), Berean Standard Bible Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, King James Bible But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:) New King James Version But his bow remained in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong By the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob (From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), New American Standard Bible But his bow remained firm, And his arms were agile, From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), NASB 1995 But his bow remained firm, And his arms were agile, From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), NASB 1977 But his bow remained firm, And his arms were agile, From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), Legacy Standard Bible But his bow remained firm, And his arms were agile, From the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, From there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel, Amplified Bible “But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail], For his arms were made strong and agile By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel), Christian Standard Bible Yet his bow remained steady, and his strong arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet his bow remained steady, and his strong arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, American Standard Version But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob ( From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel), Contemporary English Version But you stood your ground, swiftly shooting back with the help of Jacob's God, the All-Powerful One--his name is the Shepherd, Israel's mighty rock. English Revised Version But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel,) GOD'S WORD® Translation But his bow stayed steady, and his arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, Good News Translation But his bow remains steady, And his arms are made strong By the power of the Mighty God of Jacob, By the Shepherd, the Protector of Israel. International Standard Version nevertheless his bow remained steady and his arms kept in shape by the strength of Jacob's Mighty One, in the name of the Shepherd, Israel's Rock, Majority Standard Bible Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, NET Bible But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, New Heart English Bible Yet his bow will remain steady, and his arms will be made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, Webster's Bible Translation But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: from thence is the shepherd the stone of Israel: World English Bible But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel), Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his bow abides in strength, "" And strengthened are the arms of his hands "" By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, "" From where is a shepherd, a son of Israel. Young's Literal Translation And his bow abideth in strength, And strengthened are the arms of his hands By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, Whence is a shepherd, a son of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And his bow will dwell in strength, and the seed of his hands will be firm by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob; from whence the shepherd, the stone of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis bow rested upon the strong, and the bands of his arms and his hands were loosed, by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob: thence he came forth a pastor, the stone of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version His bow sits in strength, and the bands of his arms and hands have been let loose by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob. From there he went forth as a pastor, the stone of Israel. New American Bible But his bow remained taut, and his arms were nimble, By the power of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, New Revised Standard Version Yet his bow remained taut, and his arms were made agile by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut in strength he bent his bow, and his arms were made strong by the hands of the mighty One of Jacob; (by the name of the Shepherd, the Strength of Israel:) Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his bow returned in strength and they distributed the arms of his hands from the strong hands of Yaquuv, and from The Name of The Shepherd who is the Stone of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But his bow abode firm, And the arms of his hands were made supple, By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, From thence, from the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel, Brenton Septuagint Translation But their bow and arrows were mightily consumed, and the sinews of their arms were slackened by the hand of the mighty one of Jacob; thence is he that strengthened Israel from the God of thy father; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Blesses His Sons…23The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. 24Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, 25by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb.… Cross References Psalm 18:32-34 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. 2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Isaiah 49:5 And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength— Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Hebrews 11:34 quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Treasury of Scripture But his bow stayed in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:) his bow. Nehemiah 6:9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 28:8 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. were made. Job 29:20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. Psalm 18:32-35 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect… Psalm 37:14,15 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation… the mighty. Genesis 35:10,11 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel… Exodus 3:6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. Psalm 18:1,30,32,34 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… the shepherd. Genesis 45:5,7,11 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life… Genesis 47:12 And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families. Genesis 50:21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. the stone. Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Jump to Previous Abode Agile Arms Bow Bows Broken Cords Firm Hand Hands Israel Jacob Mighty Rock Shepherd Steady Stone Strength Strong Supple Thence Unmoved WhenceJump to Next Abode Agile Arms Bow Bows Broken Cords Firm Hand Hands Israel Jacob Mighty Rock Shepherd Steady Stone Strength Strong Supple Thence Unmoved WhenceGenesis 49 1. Jacob calls his sons to bless them.3. Their blessing in particular. 29. He charges them about his burial. 33. He dies. Yet he steadied his bow This phrase suggests resilience and strength in the face of adversity. In the context of Genesis 49, Jacob is blessing his sons, and this particular verse is part of the blessing for Joseph. The imagery of a bow represents warfare and defense, indicating Joseph's ability to overcome challenges. Biblically, bows are often associated with God's deliverance and protection (Psalm 18:34). Joseph's life, marked by betrayal and eventual rise to power in Egypt, exemplifies this steadfastness. and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob in the name of the Shepherd the Rock of Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe patriarch of the Israelites, who is blessing his sons in this chapter. He is the father of Joseph, to whom this verse refers. 2. Joseph Jacob's son, who is being blessed in this passage. Joseph is known for his faithfulness and resilience despite adversity. 3. The Mighty One of Jacob A title for God, emphasizing His strength and protection over Jacob and his descendants. 4. The Shepherd Another title for God, highlighting His guidance and care for His people, akin to a shepherd's care for his flock. 5. The Rock of Israel A metaphor for God, symbolizing His stability, strength, and reliability for the nation of Israel. Teaching Points God's Strength in Our WeaknessJust as Joseph's strength was attributed to God's support, believers can rely on God's strength in their own weaknesses. Divine Guidance and Care The imagery of God as a Shepherd reminds us of His constant guidance and care in our lives, encouraging us to trust Him in all circumstances. Stability in God As the Rock of Israel, God provides stability and security. In a world of uncertainty, believers can find their foundation in Him. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's life exemplifies faithfulness despite trials. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast, trusting in God's provision and timing. God's Personal Involvement The personal titles for God in this verse highlight His intimate involvement in the lives of His people, encouraging a personal relationship with Him.(24) His bow abode in strength.--The word for strength is highly poetical. It means that which goes on for ever, like the flowing streams or the eternal hills. In spite of all the machinations of his enemies, the bow of Joseph remained constant and enduring in its might. Were made strong.--The Hebrew word is difficult, but more probably means, were pliant, supple, such as the arms of an archer ought to be. From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel.--The Jewish commentators understand "from thence" of Joseph, who had become the ruler and protector of Israel. But "from thence" answers in the parallelism to from the hands of. Fully it would be, from thence where dwells the Shepherd, &c, that is,--Joseph's triumph came from God, who is the Shepherd (or Ruler) and the Rock of Israel. Hebrew Yet he steadiedוַתֵּ֤שֶׁב (wat·tê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry his bow, קַשְׁתּ֔וֹ (qaš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris and his strong arms זְרֹעֵ֣י (zə·rō·‘ê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force were tempered וַיָּפֹ֖זּוּ (way·yā·p̄ōz·zū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6339: To solidify, to spring by the hands מִידֵי֙ (mî·ḏê) Preposition-m | Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand of the Mighty One אֲבִ֣יר (’ă·ḇîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 46: Mighty of Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc in the name of מִשָּׁ֥ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither the Shepherd, רֹעֶ֖ה (rō·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with the Rock אֶ֥בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 68: A stone of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Genesis 49:24 NIVGenesis 49:24 NLT Genesis 49:24 ESV Genesis 49:24 NASB Genesis 49:24 KJV Genesis 49:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 49:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 49:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 49:24 French Bible Genesis 49:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 49:24 But his bow remained strong (Gen. 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