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The scepter will not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler`s staff from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.
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Shiloh is the Messiah
All commentators agree that 'Shiloh' is a title for the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Based on the Hebrew and ancient translations, the name is interpreted as 'the Peace-maker' or 'He whose right it is.' This verse is seen as one of the earliest and clearest Old Testament prophecies pointing to a specific kingly savior from the tribe of Judah.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
19th Century
Anglican
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah. —Hebrew, a sceptre. The staff, adorned with carvings and handed down fr…
Baptist
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and to him shall the gathering of the people …
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16th Century
Protestant
The scepter shall not depart. Although this passage is obscure, it would not have been very difficult to discern its genuine meaning if th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah Which some understand of the tribe, that Judah should not cease from being a tribe, or…
Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him (Genesis 29:35), praised by him, and praised in him; therefore his brothers will…
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