KJV ORIGINAL
Judah is a lion’s whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Judah is like a young lion: my son, you have risen up from your prey. He crouches down and lies like a lion, like a mighty old lion—who dares to wake him up?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is comparing Judah to a powerful lion, showing he will become strong and feared, with no one brave enough to challenge him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's final blessing to his twelve sons before his death, prophesying about their future as the twelve tribes of Israel. Judah would indeed become the most prominent tribe, producing King David and eventually Jesus Christ. The lion imagery proved prophetic as Judah became the royal tribe of Israel.
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