Genesis 49:14
What does Genesis 49:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 49:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Issachar is a strong ass, Couching down between the sheepfolds:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Issachar is a strong ass stretched out among the flocks:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Issacher <FI>is<Fi> a strong ass, Crouching between the two folds;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Issachar shall be a strong ass, lying down between the borders.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Issachar is a bony ass, Crouching down between two hurdles.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Judges 10:1
And after Abimelech there arose to save Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in the hill-country of Ephraim.
- Deuteronomy 33:18
And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; And, Issachar, in thy tents.
- Joshua 19:17
The fourth lot came out for Issachar, even for the children of Issachar according to their families.
- 1 Chronicles 12:32
And of the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.
- Judges 5:15
And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed forth at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben There were great resolves of heart.
- Genesis 30:18
And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I gave my handmaid to my husband: and she called his name Issachar.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 49
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 49.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Body Image
Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and these scriptures help us to see ourselves through His eyes.
Topic
Bible Verses About God’s Calling
Explore what it means to be called by God, whether to salvation, service, or a particular purpose in life.
Topic
Bible Verses About Community
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community as a reflection of God's design for humanity and a source of strength and growth
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Alone
When no one seems to see you — verses for the One who does.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Forgotten by God
When the prayers feel one-sided — verses for the quiet seasons.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Praying for Pregnancy
Verses for the long wait of trying to conceive.