Genesis 49:27

“Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Genesis 49:27

� Beniamin shall rauine as a wolfe: In the morning hee shall deuoure the pray, and at night he shall diuide the spoile.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Genesis chapter 49

"Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; In the morning he devours the prey, And in the evening he divides the spoil."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Benjamin is a wolf that raveneth: In the morning she shall devour the prey, And at even he shall divide the spoil.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Benjamin is a wolf, searching for meat: in the morning he takes his food, and in the evening he makes division of what he has taken.
- Basic English Bible

Benjamin -- [as] a wolf will he tear to pieces; In the morning he will devour the prey, And in the evening he will divide the booty.
- Darby Bible

Benjamin a ravenous wolf, in the morning shall eat the prey, and in the evening shall divide the spoil.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Benjamin shall raven as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.
- Webster's Bible

Benjamin is a ravenous wolf. In the morning he will devour the prey. At evening he will divide the spoil.
- World English Bible

Benjamin! a wolf teareth; In the morning he eateth prey, And at evening he apportioneth spoil.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Benjamin is a wolf that raveneth; in the morning he devoureth the prey, and at even he divideth the spoil.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Chris's comment on 2021-04-17 21:57:36:

Genesis 49:27: "Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil."

As you know, Jacob, father of Benjamin, spoke these words of 'prophecy' before passing away. One would anticipate a word of blessing & comfort to his son & his progeny, but his words are what they are. In understanding them, Jacob is describing Benjamin as a wolf who is engaged all day long (morning and evening), in hunting after prey. He was fierce & turned out to be warlike in character and conduct (Judges chapters 20 & 21). As well to note, among Benjamin's descendants are Ehud, Saul, and Jonathan.

I would have great difficulty in seeing a personal application from this verse. Maybe, to not behave as Benjamin did: as he did wrong before God & the people and resorted to anger & had a propensity to battle. Rather, we should pursue righteousness, peace & holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

Letebele Joseph Tsoeute's comment on 2021-04-17 11:31:03:

Genesis 49v27

What doesnit means on human life or on everyday life or how would i apply the scripture apply in our life

Benjamin's comment on 2013-08-01 20:46:07:

I enjoy the scripture because my name is Benjamin

debra mciver's comment on 2013-04-04 09:10:49:

Ezk 14:14's comment on 2012-09-20 10:23:28:

A very good description of Apostle Paul. He is the only man who became an Apostle after meeting Jesus in a dream! A very accurate prophecy, and a pharisee! From the trible of Benjamin. It only gets better! From the WOLF he was before.

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