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Genesis 49:21

Genesis 49:21
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him. His brethren who grieved him with their ill usage, shot out bitter words against him, and hated him for his dreams, and because his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 49:1-33

- Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה mekêrāh, “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: מכר mākar “sell,” in Arabic “take counsel. Habitation.” 10. מחקק mechoqēq,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 49:13-21

Here we have Jacob's prophecy concerning six of his sons.

I. Concerning Zebulun (Gen 49:13), that his posterity should have their lot upon the seacoast, and should be merchants, and mariners, and…