Genesis 49:15

Contemporary English Version 1995

You found them so pleasant that you worked too hard and became a slave.

Cross References

Matthew 23:4

They pile heavy burdens on people's shoulders and won't lift a finger to help.

Ezekiel 29:18

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia has attacked the city of Tyre. He forced his soldiers to carry so many heavy loads that their heads were rubbed bald, and their shoulders were red and sore. Nebuchadnezzar and his army still could not capture the city.

Psalm 81:6

“I lifted the burden from your shoulder and took the heavy basket from your hands.

2 Samuel 7:1

King David moved into his new palace, and the Lord let his kingdom be at peace.

Judges 3:11

and Israel was at peace until Othniel died about 40 years later.

Joshua 14:15

Hebron used to be called Arba's Town, because Arba had been one of the greatest of the Anakim. There was peace in the land.

Genesis 49:14

Issachar, you are a strong donkey resting in the meadows.

Genesis 49:16

Dan, you are the tribe that will bring justice to Israel.

Proverbs 12:24

Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave.

Isaiah 31:8

The Assyrians will be killed, but not by the swords of humans. Their young men will try to escape, but they will be captured and forced into slavery.