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A Picture of Abundance
Commentators explain that Jacob pictures Joseph as a "fruitful bough by a well." This imagery signifies extraordinary abundance and growth, fed by a life-giving source. This prophecy was fulfilled through Joseph's descendants, who grew into two large and prosperous tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, exceeding the portion of a single son.
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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 49:22–26
19th Century
Bishop
Joseph. —The blessing of Joseph is, in many respects, the most remarkable of them all. Jacob, throughout this process, seems to be…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:22
19th Century
Preacher
Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; –
Where he can suck up abundant nutriment.
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:22
16th Century
Theologian
Joseph is a fruitful bough. Others translate it, “a son of honor,” and both are suitable; but I rather incline to the former sense, becaus…
John Gill
On Genesis 49:22
17th Century
Pastor
Joseph is a fruitful bough
Or as one, like the bough or branch of a tree laden with fruit, as he was with children; …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 49:22–27
17th Century
Minister
The blessing of Joseph is very full. What Jacob says of him is history as well as prophecy. Jacob reminds him of the difficulties and fiery darts o…