Genesis 49:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 49:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 49:26 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlastin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 49:26 — KJV
“The 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.”
— Genesis 49:26 (KJV)
Genesis 49:26 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 49:26
“And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:26: head, joseph, separate
“For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) chief...: or, prince”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:26: prevailed, above, joseph
“Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:26: father, head, brethren
“And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. very...: Heb. mighty men of valour”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:26: father, head, brethren
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. favour: or, kindness in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:26: above, head, crown
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