Genesis 49:18

Then Jacob spoke to God and said, “I am waiting for you to help me, Yahweh, and keep me safe from trouble.”

Anindilyakwa (portions)

In The King James Version

I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.

In Context

17But you will be waiting on the road, just like a snake that hides in the grass and bites the horse's heel, so that if anyone is riding on the horse he will fall on his back to the ground.”

19Then Jacob spoke to his son Gad and said, “Thieves will fight you, but you will drive them away.”

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Matthew Henry on Genesis 49:14-22

13 Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for a haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon. 14 Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens: 15 And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute. 16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward. 18 I… Read the whole commentary →

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