10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,[1]until he to whom it belongs[2] shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his.

Other Translations of Genesis 49:10

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him;By a slight revocalization; a slight emendation yields (compare Septuagint, Syriac, Targum) until he comes to whom it belongs; Hebrew until Shiloh comes, or until he comes to Shiloh and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.

The Message

10 The scepter shall not leave Judah; he'll keep a firm grip on the command staff Until the ultimate ruler comes and the nations obey him.

New King James Version

10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people.

New Living Translation

10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from his descendants, until the coming of the one to whom it belongs, the one whom all nations will honor.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 49:10

Commentary on Genesis 49:8-12

(Read Genesis 49:8-12)

Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him, Isaiah 55:1.