Genesis 49:14
“¶ Issachar is a strong asse, couching downe betweene two burdens.”
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Genesis 49:14 Context
12His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milke. 13¶ Zebulun shall dwell at the hauen of the sea, and hee shall be for an Hauen of ships: and his border shall be vnto Zidon. 14¶ Issachar is a strong asse, couching downe betweene two burdens. 15And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant: and bowed his shoulder to beare, and became a seruant vnto tribute. 16¶ Dan shall iudge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.
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Other Translations for Genesis 49:14
Issachar [is] a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
- King James Version
"Issachar is a strong donkey, Lying down between the sheepfolds.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Issachar is a strong ass stretched out among the flocks:
- Basic English Bible
Issachar is a bony ass, Crouching down between two hurdles.
- Darby Bible
Issachar is a strong ass, couching down between two burdens:
- Webster's Bible
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.
- World English Bible
Issacher [is] a strong ass, Crouching between the two folds;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Genesis 49:14
49:14 Issachar is a strong ass, couching down between two burdens - The men of that tribe shall be strong and industrious, fit for and inclined to labour, particularly the toil of husbandry, like the ass that patiently carries his burden. Issachar submitted to two burdens, tillage and tribute.