Genesis 49:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The archers have deeply wounded him, shot arrows at him, and hated him:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Joseph was attacked and hurt by those who opposed him, like archers shooting arrows at their target.

📚 Historical Context

In Genesis 49, Jacob is on his deathbed, delivering blessings and prophecies to his twelve sons as a way to pass on his legacy and foreshadow their tribal futures. This verse specifically refers to Joseph, symbolizing the enemies who attacked him, which echoes the real-life betrayals he faced from his brothers who sold him into slavery and the hardships he endured in Egypt. These words highlight how Joseph's trials were part of a larger divine plan that ultimately led to his elevation.

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