Genesis 49:26 — “The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up t… — NASB | maBible

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26 “The blessings of your father Have surpassed the blessings of my ancestors Up to the furthest boundary of the everlasting hills; May they be on the head of Joseph, And on the top of the head of the one distinguished among his brothers.

Passage themes

Greater blessings — have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors
The everlasting hills — the everlasting hills
The blessing placed — they shall be on the head
Joseph set apart — him that was separate from his brethren

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Le premier signe d'alliance L'arc-en-ciel apparaît pour la première fois dans la Bible comme un signe d'alliance : Dieu le place dans le ciel après le déluge pour promettre qu'il ne détruira plus jamais la terre par les eaux (Genèse 9:13-15).

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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