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Genesis 49:3 KJV
Genesis · chapter 49 · verse 3 · King James Version
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:Genesis 49:3 · King James Version
Genesis 49:3 in context
1And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
2Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
3Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.
5Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
Key words (Strong's)
- excellencyyetherproperly, an overhangingH3499 →
- firstbornbᵉkôwrfirstbornH1060 →
- beginningrêʼshîyththe first, in place, time, order or rankH7225 →
- strengthʼôwnability, power, wealthH202 →
- dignitysᵉʼêthan elevation or leprous scabH7613 →
- ReubenRᵉʼûwbênReuben, a son of JacobH7205 →
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