Genesis 49:3 meaning and explanation
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.
Genesis 49:3, Berean Standard Bible
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Jacob, near death in Egypt, speaks to his eldest son. Reuben held the rights of the firstborn: preeminence in the family, a double share of the inheritance, and leadership.
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