And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,
Parallel translations
- WEB for the best things of the ancient mountains, for the precious things of the everlasting hills,
- BSB with the best of the ancient mountains and the bounty of the everlasting hills,
- NKJV With the best things of the ancient mountains, With the precious things of the everlasting hills,
- NASB And with the best things of the ancient mountains, With the choice things of the everlasting hills,
- NLT with the finest crops of the ancient mountains, and the abundance from the everlasting hills;
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Quick answer
The blessing extends to the bounty of the ancient mountains and everlasting hills. Joseph's land is enriched by its enduring natural resources.
Overview
The "ancient mountains" and "everlasting hills" suggest the rich, time-tested produce and minerals of the highlands of Joseph's territory. The language emphasizes permanence and abundance, as if creation itself stands ready to bless this tribe. Such enduring provision reflects the steadfastness of the God who established the hills and provides faithfully for His own.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Hab 3:6He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
- Gen 49:26The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.
- Jas 5:7Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
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