Genesis 49:21 net — Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words.

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"Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words."

— Genesis 49:21, NET Bible

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Genesis 49 — Context

18

I wait for your deliverance, O LORD.

19

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

20

Asher’s food will be rich, and he will provide delicacies to royalty.

21

Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words.

22

Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough near a spring whose branches climb over the wall.

23

The archers will attack him, they will shoot at him and oppose him.

24

But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Powerful One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Genesis 49:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:21 say?
Genesis 49:21 in the NET Bible reads: “Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words.”
Where is Genesis 49:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 49:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 21.
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 49:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 49:21 in?
Genesis 49:21 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 49:21?
Genesis 49:21 reads (NET): “Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words.” 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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