Holy Scripture

Genesis 49:19

A church father on this verse
“Through the expression "a gang of enemies" (or "a place of trial") the prophet signifies the evil Sanhedrin of the high priests and scribes, who tested the Savior with different pretenses in order to find some ground to move accusations against him and then take hold of him and execute him. But he, knowing their inten…”
Hippolytus of Rome, 3th c. — ON THE BLESSINGS OF ISAAC AND JACOB 23

Source: Septuagint

Original

19Gad, a plundering troop shall plunder him; But he shall plunder him, pursuing him closely.

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In context

17And let Dan be a serpent in the way, Besetting the path, Biting the heel of the horse (And the rider shall fall backward),

18Waiting for the salvation of the Lord.

— Genesis 49:19 —

20Asher, his bread shall be fat; And he shall yield dainties to princes.

21Naphtali is a spreading stem, Bestowing beauty on its fruit.

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