Genesis 49:27

KJV

Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.

— Genesis 49:27, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 49 connects to 10 cross-references. Jacob gathers his twelve sons and pronounces oracular blessings and curses over each, predicting their tribal destinies: Judah receives the promise of kingship and the scepter until Shiloh comes, while Reuben, Simeon, and Levi receive rebukes. Jacob dies after requesting …

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Other Translations

ASV

Benjamin is a wolf that raveneth: In the morning he shall devour the prey, And at even he shall divide the spoil.

YLT

Benjamin! a wolf teareth; In the morning he eateth prey, And at evening he apportioneth spoil.'

BBE

Benjamin is a wolf, searching for meat: in the morning he takes his food, and in the evening he makes division of what he has taken.

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