Genesis 49:24
Old Testament • 15 words with Strong's data
"But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)"
Word-by-Word Analysis
קֶשֶׁת
qesheth
a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
יָשַׁב
yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
כֹּחַ
kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
זְרוֹעַ
zᵉrôwaʻ
the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
יָד
yâd
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
עָשָׂה
ʻâsâh
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
חָזָק
châzâq
strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
יָד
yâd
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
גִּבּוֹר
gibbôwr
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
יַעֲקֹב
Yaʻăqôb
Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
שָׁם
shâm
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
רָעָה
râʻâh
to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frien...
יִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisrâʼêl
Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
Key Terms in This Verse
זְרוֹעַ zᵉrôwaʻ
the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
Study H2220 →רָעָה râʻâh
to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
Study H7462 →יָשַׁב yâshab
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
Study H3427 →קֶשֶׁת qesheth
a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
Study H7198 →כֹּחַ kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Study H3581 →Cross References
How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
Therefore saith the LORD, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes...
And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.
I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.
And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
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