Genesis 49:3
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:”
כֹּחַ
Strength, power, ability. Koach. Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit. Human koach has limits. God's koach has none.
יֶתֶר
excellence of
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יֶתֶר
properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
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שְׂאֵת
dignity
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שְׂאֵת
an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character
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עַז
power
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עַז
strong, vehement, harsh
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בְּכוֹר
are firstborn/ my
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בְּכוֹר
firstborn; hence, chief
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רְאוּבֵן
O Reuben
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רְאוּבֵן
Reuben, a son of Jacob
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