Genesis 49:10
“The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come.”
King James Version
Fulfillment References
Matthew 1:2 Hebrews 7:14 Revelation 5:5
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishDavidic dynasty continuation. Not clearly Messianic in mainstream Judaism.
CatholicKingship belongs to Judah until the Messiah arrives.
ProtestantFulfilled in Jesus of the tribe of Judah — the Lion of Judah (Rev 5:5).
DispensationalFully fulfilled when Christ rules all nations in the Millennium.
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