Genesis 49:27

Contemporary English Version 1995

Benjamin, you are a fierce wolf, destroying your enemies morning and evening.

Cross References

Ezekiel 22:27

Israel's officials are like ferocious wolves, ripping their victims apart. They make a dishonest living by injuring and killing people.

Judges 20:25

That same day, Benjamin's soldiers came out of Gibeah and attacked, leaving another 18,000 Israelite soldiers dead on the battlefield.

Judges 20:21

Benjamin's soldiers came out of Gibeah and attacked, and when the day was over, 22,000 Israelite soldiers lay dead on the ground.

Genesis 35:18

Rachel was at the point of death, and right before dying, she said, “I'll name him Benoni.” But Jacob called him Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5

I was circumcised when I was eight days old, and I am from the nation of Israel and the tribe of Benjamin. I am a true Hebrew. As a Pharisee, I strictly obeyed the Law of Moses.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I am gone, others will come like fierce wolves to attack you.

Acts 9:1

Saul kept on threatening to kill the Lord's followers. He even went to the high priest

Acts 8:3

Saul started making a lot of trouble for the church. He went from house to house, arresting men and women and putting them in jail.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 7:15

Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you.

Zephaniah 3:3

Its officials are roaring lions, its judges are wolves; in the evening they attack, by morning nothing is left.

Ezekiel 22:25

Their leaders are like roaring lions, tearing apart their victims. They put people to death, then steal everything of value. Husbands are killed, and many women are left as widows.

Jeremiah 5:6

The people have rebelled and rejected the Lord too many times. So enemies will attack like lions from the forest or wolves from the desert. Those enemies will watch the towns of Judah, and like leopards they will tear to pieces whoever goes outside.

Deuteronomy 33:12

The Lord Most High loves you, tribe of Benjamin. He will live among your hills and protect you.

Numbers 23:24

They are like angry lions ready to attack; and they won't rest until their victim is gobbled up.”

Genesis 49:26

My son, the blessings I give are better than the promise of ancient mountains or eternal hills. Joseph, I pray these blessings will come to you, because you are the leader of your brothers.

Genesis 49:28

These are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is how Jacob gave each of them their proper blessings.