Genesis 49:22 bbe — Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;

Bible in Basic English

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

— Genesis 49:22, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 49 — Context

19

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

20

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

21

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

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

23

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

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But their bows were broken by a strong one, and the cords of their arms were cut by the Strength of Jacob, by the name of the Stone of Israel:

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Even by the God of your father, who will be your help, and by the Ruler of all, who will make you full with blessings from heaven on high, blessings of the deep stretched out under the earth, blessings of the breasts and of the fertile body:

Genesis 49:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:22 say?
Genesis 49:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;”
Where is Genesis 49:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 49:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 22.
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 49:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 49:22 in?
Genesis 49:22 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 49:22?
Genesis 49:22 reads (BBE): “Joseph is a young ox, whose steps are turned to the fountain;” 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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