Genesis 49:21

The meaning of the *Hebrew language in this verse is not certain. Perhaps it means that the *tribe of Naphtali would be peaceful people.

v22 ‘Joseph is like a young wild *donkey.

He is like a young *donkey, which is drinking at a pool.

He is like a young *donkey by the side of a rock.

v23 Those who use bows attack him fiercely.

They shoot arrows at him in order to kill him.

v24 But the bow broke.

The strong arms trembled.

The hand of the strong one of Jacob helps him.

The keeper, who is Israel’s rock, supports him.

v25 You stand by your father’s God, who helps you.

The God who can do anything blesses you.

He blesses you from heaven that is above.

He blesses you from the deep place that is underneath.

He blesses the mothers and their children.

v26 Your father’s *blessings are strong.

They are stronger than the high mountains.

They are stronger than the hills that last for all ages.

Let these *blessings be on Joseph’s head.

He was a prince over his brothers.’