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A Picture of Prosperity
Commentators agree that this verse literally prophesies the incredible fertility of the land allotted to the tribe of Judah. The abundance of vineyards and pastures would lead to plentiful wine and milk. Some scholars, like Charles Ellicott, suggest the phrasing means Judah's people would be so healthy that their eyes would be 'brighter than wine' and their teeth 'whiter than milk,' reflecting the prosperity of their homeland.
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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 49:12
19th Century
Bishop
His eyes shall be red with wine. —The word translated red occurs only here, and is translated in the Versions, <…
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 Gill
On Genesis 49:12
17th Century
Pastor
His eyes shall be red with wine
Signifying, not the intemperance of this tribe, and their immoderate use of wine, an…
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…