Genesis 49:19-21
Other Translations of Genesis 49:19-21
New International Version
19 "Gad
English Standard Version
19 "Raiders shall raid Gad,
The Message
19 Gad will be attacked by bandits, but he will trip them up. 20 Asher will become famous for rich foods, candies and sweets fit for kings. 21 Naphtali is a deer running free that gives birth to lovely fawns.
New King James Version
19 "Gad, a troop shall tramp upon him, But he shall triumph at last. 20 "Bread from Asher shall be rich, And he shall yield royal dainties. 21 "Naphtali is a deer let loose; He uses beautiful words.
New Living Translation
19 "Gad will be attacked by marauding bands, but he will attack them when they retreat. 20 "Asher will dine on rich foods and produce food fit for kings. 21 "Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 49:19-21
Commentary on Genesis 49:19-21
(Read Genesis 49:19-21)
Concerning Gad, Jacob alludes to his name, which signifies a troop, and foresees the character of that tribe. The cause of God and his people, though for a time it may seem to be baffled and run down, will be victorious at last. It represents the Christian's conflict. Grace in the soul is often foiled in its conflicts; troops of corruption overcome it, but the cause is God's, and grace will in the end come off conqueror, yea, more than conqueror, Romans 8:37. Asher should be a rich tribe. His inheritance bordered upon Carmel, which was fruitful to a proverb. Naphtali, is a hind let loose. We may consider it as a description of the character of this tribe. Unlike the laborious ox and ass; desirous of ease and liberty; active, but more noted for quick despatch than steady labour and perseverance. Like the suppliant who, with goodly words, craves mercy. Let not those of different tempers and gifts censure or envy one another.