Genesis 49:11

Binding his foal to the vine, 2 his donkey’s colt to the choice vine; 1 he has washed his garments in wine, 2 his robes in the blood of grapes. 1

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Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:

In Context

10+ 49:10 a MP: King Messiah is a descendant of Judah. (Matt 1:2; Luke 3:33) The scepter will not depart from Judah [Praised], 2 nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, 1 + 49:10 b MP: When Messiah comes, then Judah will lose power and leadership, represented by the scepter. (John 18:31) until Shiloh [Him to whom obedience belongs]. 2 To him will the obedience of the peoples be. 1

12His eyes will be red with wine, 2 his teeth white with milk. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 63:1Who is this who comes from Edom [Red], 2 with dyed garments from Bozrah? 1 Who this who is glorious in his clothing, 2 marching in the greatness of his strength? 1 “It is I who speak in righteousness, 2 mighty to save.” 1

Matthew Henry on Genesis 49:9-13

8 Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee. 9 Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? 10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. 11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the… Read the whole commentary →

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