Genesis 49:3 - The Message3-4 Reuben, you’re my firstborn, my strength, first proof of my manhood, at the top in honor and at the top in power, But like a bucket of water spilled, you’ll be at the top no more, Because you climbed into your father’s marriage bed, mounting that couch, and you defiled it. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, The excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the beginning (the firstfruits) of my manly strength and vigor; [your birthright gave you] the preeminence in dignity and the preeminence in power. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 Reuben, thou art my first-born, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Reuben, you are my oldest son, my strength and my first contender, superior in status and superior in might. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the beginning of my sorrow: first in gifts, greater in authority. Ver Capítulo |
The family of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Though Reuben was Israel’s firstborn, after he slept with his father’s concubine, a defiling act, his rights as the firstborn were passed on to the sons of Joseph son of Israel. He lost his “firstborn” place in the family tree. And even though Judah became the strongest of his brothers and King David eventually came from that family, the firstborn rights stayed with Joseph.