Genesis 49:19 cpdv — Gad, being girded, will fight before him. And he himself will be girded backward.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Gad, being girded, will fight before him. And he himself will be girded backward."

— Genesis 49:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 49 — Context

16

Dan will judge his people just like any other tribe in Israel.

17

Let Dan be a snake in the way, a viper in the path, biting the hooves of horses, so that his rider may fall backward.

18

I will wait for your salvation, O Lord.

19

Gad, being girded, will fight before him. And he himself will be girded backward.

20

Asher: his bread will be fat, and he will provide delicacies to the kings.

21

Naphtali is a stag sent forth, offering words of eloquent beauty.

22

Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and stately to behold; the daughters run back and forth on the wall.

Genesis 49:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:19 say?
Genesis 49:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Gad, being girded, will fight before him. And he himself will be girded backward.”
Where is Genesis 49:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 49:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 19.
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 49:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 49:19 in?
Genesis 49:19 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 49:19?
Genesis 49:19 reads (CPDV): “Gad, being girded, will fight before him. And he himself will be girded backward.” 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.
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