8 "Judah,[1] your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons will bow down to you.

Other Translations of Genesis 49:8

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

8 "Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down before you.

The Message

8 You, Judah, your brothers will praise you: Your fingers on your enemies' throat, while your brothers honor you.

New King James Version

8 "Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise; Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; Your father's children shall bow down before you.

New Living Translation

8 "Judah, your brothers will praise you. You will grasp your enemies by the neck. All your relatives will bow before you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 49:8

Commentary on Genesis 49:8-12

(Read Genesis 49:8-12)

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