Genesis 49:12
What does Genesis 49:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 49:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000His eyes shall be red with wine, And his teeth white with milk.
KJV
King James Version · 1611His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901His eyes shall be red with wine, And his teeth white with milk.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949His eyes will be dark with wine, and his teeth white with milk.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Red <FI>are<Fi> eyes with wine, And white <FI>are<Fi> teeth with milk!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752His eyes are more beautiful than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The eyes are red with wine, And the teeth [are] white with milk.
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