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A Land of Lavish Blessing
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is a prophecy of the extraordinary fertility of the land Judah would inherit. Using hyperbole, Jacob predicts that vines would be as common as shrubs and wine as plentiful as water. This imagery was meant to portray a territory overflowing with God's material blessing and prosperity.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 49:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 49:11
19th Century
Bishop
Binding his foal... — Having declared the spiritual prerogative of Judah, the patriarch now foretells that his land would be so rich in vi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice wine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:11
16th Century
Theologian
Binding his fole unto the vine, and his ass’s colt, etc. He now speaks of the situation of the territory which fell by lot to the sons of …
John Gill
On Genesis 49:11
17th Century
Pastor
Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine
Which may be understood either of the tribe of Judah…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 49:8–12
17th Century
Minister
Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him (Genesis 29:35), praised by him, and praised in him; therefore his brothers will…