Nehr · Genesis 49

Genesis 49:15

And he saw that rest was good, and the land that it was pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

Genesis 49:15, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

He saw a resting-place, that it was good, The land, that it was pleasant; He bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant doing forced labor.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he saw a resting-place that it was good, And the land that it was pleasant; And he bowed his shoulder to bear, And became a servant under taskwork.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And he seeth rest that <FI>it is<Fi> good, And the land that <FI>it is<Fi> pleasant, And he inclineth his shoulder to bear, And is to tribute a servant.

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