Genesis 49:4

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 49:4

BSB
Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father's bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.
AKJV
Unstable as water, you shall not excel; because you went up to your father's bed; then defiled you it: he went up to my couch.
CPDV
You are being poured out like water, may you not increase. For you climbed onto your father's bed, and you defiled his resting place.
ERV
Unstable as water, thou shalt not have the excellency; Because thou wentest up to thy father's bed: Then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.
NHEB
Uncontrolled as the waters, you will not have excel, because you went up to your father's bed, you went up and defiled my couch.
SMT
Vain glorious as water, thou shalt not be preeminent; for thou didst go up out of thy father's bed; then didst thou defile, going up to my couch.

Commentary for Genesis 49:4

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Overview of Genesis 49:4
Summary
Patriarch condemns eldest son's moral failure
Place
Egypt
Event
Patriarch censures son's conduct
Estimated Time Period
c. 1650 BC
Category
Judgment