Genesis 49:23 cpdv — But those who held darts, provoked him, and they contend with him, and they envied him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But those who held darts, provoked him, and they contend with him, and they envied him. "

— Genesis 49:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 49 — Context

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.

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

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But those who held darts, provoked him, and they contend with him, and they envied him.

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His bow sits in strength, and the bands of his arms and hands have been let loose by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob. From there he went forth as a pastor, the stone of Israel.

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The God of your father will be your helper, and the Almighty will bless you with the blessings of heaven above, with the blessings of the abyss that lies beneath, with the blessings of the breasts and of the womb.

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The blessings of your father are strengthened by the blessings of his fathers, until the desire of the hills of eternity shall arrive. May they be at the head of Joseph, and at the summit of the Nazarite, among his brothers.

Genesis 49:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 49:23 say?
Genesis 49:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But those who held darts, provoked him, and they contend with him, and they envied him. ”
Where is Genesis 49:23 in the Bible?
Genesis 49:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 23.
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 49:23.
What translation should I read Genesis 49:23 in?
Genesis 49:23 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 49:23?
Genesis 49:23 reads (CPDV): “But those who held darts, provoked him, and they contend with him, and they envied him. ” 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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