Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:
The God of your father will help you, and the Almighty will bless you with blessings from the heavens above, blessings from the deep waters below, blessings of nursing mothers, and blessings of fertile wombs.
The writer is describing how God will abundantly bless someone with help and prosperity that covers every aspect of life - from the sky above to the earth below to human fertility and nurturing.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jacob's final blessing to his son Joseph before Jacob's death. Jacob is prophetically declaring the abundant blessings that God will pour out on Joseph's descendants. The language reflects an ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine blessing that encompasses all realms of creation - heavenly, earthly, and human fertility.
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