Genesis 49:10

Genesis 49:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10The scepter will not depart from Judah,

nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,49:10 Or from his descendants

until he to whom it belongs49:10 Or to whom tribute belongs; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain. shall come

and the obedience of the nations shall be his.

10“The scepter will not depart from Judah,

Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,

49:10 Or Until he comes to Shiloh; or Until he comes to whom it belongsUntil Shiloh comes,

And to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.

10The scepter shall not depart from Judah,

Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,

Or Until he comes to Shiloh; or Until he comes to whom it belongsUntil Shiloh comes,

And to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.

10“The scepter [of royalty] shall not depart from Judah,

Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,

Until Shiloh [the Messiah, the Peaceful One] comes,

And to Him shall be the obedience of the peoples. [Num 24:17; Ps 60:7; Ezek 21:27]

10The scepter will not depart from Judah,

nor the staff from between his feet,49:10 Or from his descendants

until Shiloh49:10 Or until the one to whom tribute belongs comes

and the allegiance of the nations is his.

10The right to rule will not leave Judah.

The ruler’s scepter will not be taken from between his feet.

It will be his until the king it belongs to will come.

The nations will obey that king.