Verse (Click for Chapter) New Revised Standard Version he made to rest on the head of Jacob; he acknowledged him with his blessings, and gave him his inheritance; he divided his portions, and distributed them among twelve tribes. From his descendants the Lord brought forth a godly man, who found favor in the sight of all Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. Sirach 44:21In his flesh he established the covenant, and in temptation he was found faithful. Sirach 44:22 Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth, Sirach 44:24 And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father. Sirach 44:25 The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob. Context Sirach 44…22Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth, 23And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. 24And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father.… Cross References Sirach 44:21 In his flesh he established the covenant, and in temptation he was found faithful. Sirach 44:22 Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth, Sirach 44:24 And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father. Sirach 44:25 The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob. |