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Berean Standard Bible

“The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.”

Genesis 49:10

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Near the end of his life, Jacob gathers his twelve sons and speaks over each of them, describing their futures. These words are often called the blessing of Jacob, though many of them read more like prophecy.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

World English Bible (WEB)

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.

King James Version (KJV)

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler`s staff from between his feet, Until Shiloh come: And unto him shall the obedience of the peoples be.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The rod of authority will not be taken from Judah, and he will not be without a law-giver, till he comes who has the right to it, and the peoples will put themselves under his rule.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No será quitado el cetro de Judá, y el legislador de entre sus piés, hasta que venga Shiloh; y á él se congregarán los pueblos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El cetro estará en las manos de Judá, y el bastón de gobernante estará en sus pies, hasta que llegue el rey por excelencia, a quien todos los pueblos obedecerán.

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