Genesis 49:10 (King James Version)
10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Who is Shiloh?
Serious answers please.
2007-12-22 06:50:45 · 6 answers · asked by Miss World 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jacob is giving a prophecy about what will happen to his sons and their families in future times. Shiloh is a term for the Messiah. Jacob couldn't clearly see all the details of events far in the future, but he knew that the tribe of Judah was going to be designated for special things. Judah provided all the kings of the southern kingdom (Saul, of Benjamin, as first king of the nation excepted). David, Solomon, and all the rest were descended from Judah and were ancestors of Messiah Jesus.
I doubt seriously Jacob would have known much about the Arabian tribes, even though both were descended from Abraham, so a prophecy regarding Mohammed is most unlikely. Nice thought, though.
2007-12-22 07:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shiloh is Hebrew for "peace" and part of it is the same root as Shalom "peace be with you" and Salaam in Arabic.
So, the sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Peace comes; and unto him shall the gather of the people be.
Basically, it's a reference to the Messiah.
2007-12-22 15:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by ninjaphobos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.
11 He will tether his donkey to a vine, his colt to the choicest branch; he will wash his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.
12 His eyes will be darker than wine, his teeth whiter than milk.
2007-12-22 14:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by SEOplanNOW.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the Messiah - Jesus Christ from the tribe of Judah.
2007-12-22 14:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only person it could possibly be is Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)
http://www.bismikaallahuma.org/archives/2007/muhammad-in-the-bible-the-shiloh-from-arabia/
2007-12-22 15:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Shiloh" (in this context) is almost universally perceived to be a reference to the Messiah (YAHOSHUA)
2007-12-22 14:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋