Genesis 49:21
Nephthalim is a spreading stem, bestowing beauty on its fruit.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
In Context
20Aser, his bread shall be fat; and he shall yield dainties to princes.
22Joseph is a son increased; my dearly loved son is increased; my youngest son, turn to me.
Cross References
Genesis 46:24And the sons of Nephthalim; Asiel, and Goni, and Issaar, and Sollem.
Joshua 19:32And the sixth lot came out to Nephthali.
Judges 4:10And Barac called Zabulon and Nephthali out of Cades, and there went up at his feet ten thousand men, and Debbora went up with him.
2 Chronicles 10:7And they spoke to him, saying, If you would this day befriend this people, and be kind to them, and speak to them good words, then will they be your servants for ever.
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 →