Genesis 49:26

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Genesis 49:26 (WEB)
The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of my ancestors, above the boundaries of the ancient hills. They will be on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who is separated from his brothers.

Fathers and councils · 2

Hippolytus of Rome

Hippolytus of Rome, Exegetical Fragments §2On Genesis
“Gen. xlix. 21–26 Nephthalim is a slender thing, showing beauty in the shoot.” — the author cites it
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Ambrose of Milan

Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy II.16Book II
“It hath prevailed over the blessings of the everlasting hills and the desires of the eternal hills.”” — editor's note: Gen. xlix. 22, 25, 26.
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Deuteronomy 33:16
Genesis 49:26 and Deuteronomy 33:16 share the same wording (17 words).
Proverbs 11:26
Genesis 49:26 and Proverbs 11:26 share the same wording (9 words).

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VerseDeuteronomy 33:16
VerseProverbs 11:26

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PassageExegetical Fragments §2
PassageOn the Duties of the Clergy II.16

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