Genesis 49:13

Genesis 49:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
• New International Version (NIV)“Zebulun will live by the seashore and become a haven for ships; his border will extend toward Sidon.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"Zebulun shall dwell at the shore of the sea; he shall become a haven for ships, and his border shall be at Sidon.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“Zebulun shall dwell by the haven of the sea; He shall become a haven for ships, And his border shall adjoin Sidon.

Context of Genesis 49:13

11Tying his foal to the [strong] vine And his donkey’s colt to the choice vine, He washes his clothing in wine [because the grapevine produces abundantly], And his robes in the blood of grapes. 12His eyes are darker and sparkle more than wine, And his teeth whiter than milk. “Zebulun shall dwell at the seashore; And he shall be a haven (landing place) for ships, And his flank shall be toward Sidon. 14“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey, Crouching down between the sheepfolds. 15When he saw that the resting place was good And that the land was pleasant, He bowed his shoulder to bear [burdens], And became a servant at forced labor.

Genesis 49:13 word by word

זְבוּלֻ֕ן לְח֥וֹף יַמִּ֖ים יִשְׁכֹּ֑ן וְהוּא֙ לְח֣וֹף אֳנִיּ֔וֹת וְיַרְכָת֖וֹ עַל־צִידֹֽן׃ סRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Zebulunזְבוּלֻןzebûlûn zebûlûn zebûlûn · ZebulunH2074
• shall dwellשָׁכַןshâkan · to dwellH7931
• at the havenחוֹףchôph · coastH2348
• of the seaיָםyâm · seaH3220
• of shipsאֳנִיָּה'onîyâh · a shipH591
• and his borderיַרְכָהyerêkâh · flankH3411
• unto Zidonצִידוֹןtsîydôn tsîydôn · SidonH6721

Cross-references for Genesis 49:13

• Genesis 30:20Then Leah said, “God has endowed me with a good [marriage] gift [for my husband]; now he will live with me [regarding me with honor as his wife], because I have given birth to six sons.” So she named him Zebulun.
• Deuteronomy 33:18Of Zebulun he said, “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your interests abroad, And, Issachar, in your tents [at home].
• Joshua 19:10The third lot came up for [the tribe of] the sons of Zebulun according to their families. The territory of their inheritance extended to Sarid.

Commentaries on Genesis 49:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Zebulun's lot or portion in the division of the Promised Land extended from the Mediterranean Sea on the west, to the lake of Gennesareth on the east; see his division, Joshua 19:10, etc. The Targum of Jonathan ben Uzziel paraphrases the passage thus: "Zebulun shall be on the coasts of the sea, and he shall rule over the havens; he shall subdue the provinces of the sea with his, ships, and his border shall extend unto Sidon. Issachar is a strong ass…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-33Verses 1-33 - Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה mekêrāh “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: מכר mākar “sell,” in Arabic “take counsel. Habitation.” 10. מחקק mechoqēq “lawgiver, judge, dispenser of laws.” This word occurs in six other places - Numbers 21:18; Deuteronomy 33:21; Jud. Deuteronomy 5:14; Psalm 60:9; Psalm 108:9; Isaiah 33:22; in five of which it clearly denotes ruler, or judge. The meaning “sceptre” is…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-18Verses 13-18 Concerning Zebulun: if prophecy says, Zebulun shall be a haven of ships, be sure Providence will so plant him. God appoints the bounds of our habitation. It is our wisdom and duty to accommodate ourselves to our lot, and to improve it; if Zebulun dwell at the heaven of the sea, let him be for a haven of ships. Concerning Issachar: he saw that the land was pleasant, yielding not only pleasant prospects, but pleasant fruits to recompense his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13The message said Zebulun would live by the sea and be a safe harbor. But when the land was divided, the tribe settled inland instead (see Joshua 19:10–16). The message did not give specific borders for the tribes.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-331. Jacob called unto his sons--It is not to the sayings of the dying saint, so much as of the inspired prophet, that attention is called in this chapter. Under the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit he pronounced his prophetic benediction and described the condition of their respective descendants in the last days, or future times. Ge 49:3, 4. Reuben forfeited by his crime the rights and honors of primogeniture. His posterity never made any figure; no…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 49:13

• Death
• Jacob
• Parents
• Sidon
• Zebulun

In the dictionaries

• Zebulun
• the sea, the Great Sea, the western sea
• Bless
• Blood
• Devour
• Fierce
• Raven
• Rouse
• Ships
• Shoot

Commentaries on Genesis 49

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings