Genesis 49:3

The Passion Translation

“Reuben, my firstborn, you are my strength and the firstfruits of my manhood. You are preeminent in pride and surpassing others in power.

Cross References

Psalm 105:36

Then God struck down their firstborn sons, the pride and joy of every Egyptian family.

Genesis 29:32

Leah conceived, gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, saying, “Because Yahweh looked upon me with compassion in my misery, surely, my husband will love me now!”

Genesis 48:18

“Not that way,” Joseph said to his father, “Here, father, put your right hand on the firstborn’s head.”

Genesis 46:8

Now these are the names of Jacob’s descendants, the Israelites who went to Egypt with him: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn,

Revelation 3:14

Write the following to the messenger of the congregation in Laodicea, for these are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation:

Genesis 35:22

While Israel was living in that land, Reuben went and slept with Bilhah, his father’s concubine, and Israel found out. Jacob had twelve sons.

Genesis 35:23

Leah’s sons were Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.