Bible Strands
Genesis 49:14
Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jacob speaks to his twelve sons during his final prophetic blessing, declaring the future of each tribe.
The words — חֲמֹר (cha.Mor) means donkey and גָּרֶם (Ga.rem) means bone, which combine in the Hebrew to describe a strong donkey.
The thread — The tribe’s identity appears in Genesis 30:18, its later discernment is noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32, and Moses later references its domain in Deuteronomy 33:18.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that the tribe’s strength is defined by its willingness to bear heavy labor within the boundaries of God’s provision.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Issachar is a strong ass couching down between two burdens:
Cross-references
- Genesis 30:18 Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.
- 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.
- Deuteronomy 33:18 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.
- Joshua 19:17 The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar:
- Judges 5:15 The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.
- Judges 10:1 After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.