Genesis 49:5

Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 49:5

BSB

Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence.

AKJV

Simeon and Levi are brothers; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

CPDV

The brothers Simeon and Levi: vessels of iniquity waging war.

ERV

Simeon and Levi are brethren; Weapons of violence are their swords.

NHEB

Simeon and Levi are brothers. Their swords are weapons of violence.

SMT

Simon and Levi brethren; their swords instruments of violence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 49:5

SimeonH8095Proper Name MasculineandLeviH3878Proper Name MasculinearebrethrenH251Noun Masculine instrumentsH3627Noun MasculineofcrueltyH2555Noun MasculineareintheirhabitationsH4380Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 49:5

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

Overview of Genesis 49:5

Summary

Patriarch condemns two brothers for violent temperament

Place

Egypt

Event

Patriarch condemns brothers' cruelty

Estimated Time Period

c. 1650 BC