“ Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. ”
- Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה m e kêrāh , “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: מכר mākar “sell,” in Arabic “take counsel. Habitat...
Naphtali [is] a hind let loose: he giveth (q) goodly words. (q) Overcoming more by fair words than by force.
The Blessing of Jacob. This poem had an independent origin, but if it was incorporated in one of the main documents it would be in J. It is not a mere collection of originally isolated utterances o...
21. Naphtali. Some think that in the tribe of Naphtali fleetness is commended; I rather approve another meaning, namely, that it will guard and defend itself by eloquence and suavity of words...
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
Naphtali is a hind, &c.— Our translation of this passage is generally esteemed faulty; for it is difficult to make out any connection between a hind let loose, and giving goodly words; the...
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words, х 'ayaalaah ( H355 ) shªluchaah ( H7971 )] - a hind stretched out; i:e., s...
Jacob Blesses his Twelve Sons It is generally considered that in its present form, this chapter gives us indeed the last utterances of the dying patriarch respecting the future of his sons, but wi...
Naphtali. — Gad had been described as moving slowly in war, and allowing himself to be surprised by hordes of plunderers, whom, nevertheless, as soon as he has collected his forces, he repels and p...
THE BLESSINGS OF THE TRIBES Genesis 48:1-22 ; Genesis 49:1-33 JACOB'S blessing of his sons marks the close of the patriarchal dispensation. Henceforth the channel of God's blessing to man does...
Joseph Specially Blessed Genesis 49:13-27 The position of Zebulun and the following tribes in the land of promise is accurately foretold. Compare the allotments of Joshua 18:1-28 . Notice the...
Before his passing, Jacob, in forecasting the future of his sons, based what he had to say on what he had already seen in them. In some cases the allusions are difficult to follow, and the connection...
Deuteronomy 33:23 . And what greater mercy can be desired than this!
Naphtali is a hind let loose ,.... Onkelos applies it to the tribe itself, and to the goodness of its land, "as for Naphtali, his lot fell in a good land, and his inheritance a fruit bearing one,''...
Naphtali [is] a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words. Ver. 21. Naphtali is a hind let loose. ] Swift of foot; and which, when it flieth, looketh behind it, saith the Chaldee Paraphrast on Song...
Naphtali is a hind let loose Those of this tribe were, as the loosened hind, zealous for their liberty, and yet affable and courteous, their language refined, and they complaisant, giving goodly...
JACOB'S PROPHECY AS TO THE TWELVE TRIBES (vs.1-28) After a life of many failures and troubles, the last days of Jacob stand out in bright relief. His perception of God's ways became much more cle...
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...
A hind let loose; not pursued by hunters, nor shut up in some little enclosure, but wholly left to its own freedom, to feed upon the best pastures: see Deuteronomy 33:23 . Or, free from the yoke...
“Naphtali is a hind released, he gives goodly words.” Naphtali has clearly been the surprise among the brothers. He is like a trapped hind which has been let loose, in that he has moved from being...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 49:14 . A strong ass.] Heb. An ass of bone. “The figure here employed has nothing mean about it. The Oriental ass is a more stately animal than the Western.” ( Lange )—...
Genesis 48 and 49 (with Deuteronomy 33 and Judges 5 ) Jacob's blessing of his sons marks the close of the patriarchal dispensation. Henceforth the channel of God's blessing to man does not co...
l, 2. And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last day. Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob;...
Genesis 49:2 . Gather yourselves together. This phrase implies that they should come purified, and prepared for instruction. Genesis 49:3 . Reuben. Jacob here seems to enumerate the excellenci...
Zebulun. .. Issachar. .. Dan. .. Gad. .. Asher. .. Naphtali. .. Benjamin The blessings of Zebulun, &c. : Consider these blessings-- I. IN THEIR VARIETY. 1. Maritime power. 2. Husb...
EXPOSITION Genesis 49:1 And Jacob (having closed his interview with Joseph and his two sons) called (by means of messengers) unto his sons ( i.e. the others who were then absent), a...
The Prophecy upon Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, and Benjamin
Genesis 30:8 Genesis 46:24 Deuteronomy 33:23 Joshua 19:32-39 Judges 4:6 Judges 4:10 Judges 5:18 Psalms 18:33 Psalms 18:34 Matthew 4:15 Matthew 4:16 Nepthalim.
Naphtali is a hind let loose — Those of this tribe were, as the loosen'd hind, zealous for their liberty, and yet affable and courteous, their language refined, and they complaisant, giving goodly...