Genesis 49:20 bbe — Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.

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"Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings."

— Genesis 49:20, Bible in Basic English

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“Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, And he shall yield royal dainties. ”
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Genesis 49 — Context

May Dan be a snake in the way, a horned snake by the road, biting the horse's foot so that the horseman has a fall.

I have been waiting for your salvation, O Lord.

Gad, an army will come against him, but he will come down on them in their flight.

Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.

Naphtali is a roe let loose, giving fair young ones.

Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;

He was troubled by the archers; they sent out their arrows against him, cruelly wounding him:

Genesis 49:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:20 say?

Genesis 49:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.”

Where is Genesis 49:20 in the Bible?

Genesis 49:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 20.

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 49:20.

What translation should I read Genesis 49:20 in?

Genesis 49:20 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 49:20?

Genesis 49:20 reads (BBE): “Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.” 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 49:20 bbe — Asher's bread is fat; he gives delicate food for kings.

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