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Genesis 49:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Genesis 49:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 ¶ Reuben mine eldest son, thou art my [a]might, and the beginning of my strength, [b]the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4 Thou wast light as water: thou shalt not be excellent, because (A)thou wentest up to thy father’s bed: [c]then diddest thou defile my bed, thy dignity is gone.
5 ¶ Simeon and Levi, brethren in evil, [d]the instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
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- Genesis 49:3 Begotten in my youth.
- Genesis 49:3 If thou hadst not lost thy birthright by thine offense.
- Genesis 49:4 Or, it ceased to be my bed.
- Genesis 49:5 Or, their swords were instruments of violence.
Genesis 49:3-5
New International Version
Genesis 49:3-5
New International Version
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- Genesis 49:5 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.
Genesis 49:3-5
King James Version
Genesis 49:3-5
King James Version
3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4 Unstable 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.
5 Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
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