Genesis 49:17
“Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord. Jacob finding his spirits faint and flag, stops and breathes awhile before he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 49:1-33
- Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה mekêrāh, “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related:…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Dan shall be a serpent - The original word is נחש nachash, and we have seen on Genesis 3 that this has a great variety…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 49:13-21
Here we have Jacob's prophecy concerning six of his sons.
I. Concerning Zebulun (Gen 49:13), that his posterity should…