Genesis 49:8 web — "Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down…

World English Bible

""Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you."

— Genesis 49:8, World English Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Genesis 49:8 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Genesis 49 — Context

5

"Simeon and Levi are brothers. Their swords are weapons of violence.

6

My soul, don't come into their council. My glory, don't be united to their assembly; for in their anger they killed men. In their self-will they hamstrung cattle.

7

Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel. I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

8

"Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you.

9

Judah is a lion's cub. From the prey, my son, you have gone up. He stooped down, he crouched as a lion, as a lioness. Who will rouse him up?

10

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.

11

Binding his foal to the vine, his donkey's colt to the choice vine; he has washed his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.

Genesis 49:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 49:8 say?
Genesis 49:8 in the World English Bible reads: “"Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you.”
Where is Genesis 49:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 49:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 8.
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 49:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 49:8 in?
Genesis 49:8 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 49:8?
Genesis 49:8 reads (WEB): “"Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. Your father's sons will bow down before you.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2