Genesis 49:12
“His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.”
Genesis 49:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- His eyes are more beautiful than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- His eyes shall be red with wine, And his teeth white with milk.
- DARBYDarby
- The eyes are red with wine, And the teeth are white with milk.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- His eyes will be red with wine, his teeth white with milk.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Red are eyes with wine, And white are teeth with milk!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "His eyes will be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk."
Context: Genesis 49
10The 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.
11Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:
12His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.
13Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
14Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
About Genesis 49: Jacob's Blessings and Death
Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 49 is a prophetic blessing given by Jacob to his twelve sons. Jacob is nearing the end of his life and is preparing to pass on his legacy to his sons. He begins by blessing Reuben, his eldest son, but then goes on to bless each of his sons in turn. He speaks of their strengths and weaknesses, and of the future of their descendants.