Genesis 49:16 net — Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.

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"Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel."

— Genesis 49:16, NET Bible

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“Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.”
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“Dan shall judge his people, As one of the tribes of Israel. ”
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“"Dan will judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel.”
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Genesis 49 — Context

Zebulun will live by the haven of the sea and become a haven for ships; his border will extend to Sidon.

Issachar is a strong-boned donkey lying down between two saddlebags.

When he sees a good resting place, and the pleasant land, he will bend his shoulder to the burden and become a slave laborer.

Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.

May Dan be a snake beside the road, a viper by the path, that bites the heels of the horse so that its rider falls backward.

I wait for your deliverance, O LORD.

Gad will be raided by marauding bands, but he will attack them at their heels.

Genesis 49:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:16 say?

Genesis 49:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.”

Where is Genesis 49:16 in the Bible?

Genesis 49:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 16.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 49:16.

What translation should I read Genesis 49:16 in?

Genesis 49:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 49:16?

Genesis 49:16 reads (NET): “Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 49:16 net — Dan will judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel.

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Genesis 49 — Context

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