Genesis 49:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that bites the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.
Genesis 49:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Dan shall be a serpent in the way, An adder in the path, That biteth the horse’s heels, So that his rider falleth backward.
Genesis 49:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.
Genesis 49:17 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 49:17 say?
Genesis 49:17 in modern King James wording reads: "Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that bites the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward."
Where is Genesis 49:17 found in the Bible?
Genesis 49:17 is verse 17 of chapter 49 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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