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Genesis 49:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 49:11

Verse 11 of 33

Scripture focus

Binding 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:

Genesis 49:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 49:11

Theological / Devotional

Binding his foal. The reference to the riding of the Messiah on an ass was fulfilled at the triumphal entry of Jesus (Matt. 21:7). It designates him as a harbinger of peace, and as a nobleman, since asses were not used for warfare but served as riding animals for persons of superior rank (Judges 1:14 ; 10:4; 12:14). Judah’s vine would be so strong that asses might be bound to it, and so fruitful that its juice could be used to wash one’s garment. Judah’s wine and milk would be so exhilarating and invigorating as to impart a sparkling brilliance to the eyes and a charming whiteness to the teeth. This is, of course, a highly figurative picture of Judah’s prosperity.

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