Genesis 49:3

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:3

BSB

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

AKJV

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

CPDV

Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority.

ERV

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power.

NHEB

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength, and the the firstfruits of my virility, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

SMT

Reuben, my first-born, thou my strength, and the beginning of my strength, the abundance of elevation, and the abundance of might.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 49:3

ReubenH7205Proper Name MasculinethouartmyfirstbornH1060Noun MasculinemymightH3581Noun MasculineandthebeginningH7225Noun FeminineofmystrengthH202Noun MasculinetheexcellencyH3499Noun MasculineofdignityH7613Noun FeminineandtheexcellencyH3499Noun MasculineofpowerH5794Adjective

Commentary for Genesis 49:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 49:3

Summary

Patriarch acknowledges eldest son's strength and rank

Place

Egypt

Event

Patriarch addresses eldest son

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC