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Genesis 49:3

King James Version (KJV)

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

Translations

Genesis 49:3 - Amplified Bible

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.

Genesis 49:3 - American Standard Version

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.

Genesis 49:3 - Bible in Basic English

Reuben, you are my oldest son, the first-fruit of my strength, first in pride and first in power:

Genesis 49:3 - Darby Bible

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength.

Genesis 49:3 - English Standard Version

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

Genesis 49:3 - King James Version

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

Genesis 49:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

Rubén, tù eres mi primogénito,
mi poderìo y el principio de mi vigor,
prominente en dignidad y prominente en poder.

Genesis 49:3 - The Message

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.

 

Genesis 49:3 - New American Standard Bible

"Reuben, you are my firstborn; My might and the beginning of my strength, Preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.

Genesis 49:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

~"Rubén, tù eres mi primogénito,
Mi poderìo y el principio de mi vigor,
Prominente en dignidad y prominente en poder.

Genesis 49:3 - World English Bible

"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; The pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power.

Genesis 49:3 - Young's Living Translation

Reuben! my first-born thou, My power, and beginning of my strength, The abundance of exaltation, And the abundance of strength;

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