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by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
Bible Verse Dictionary
Genesis 49:3 - Thou
Genesis 49:3 - Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
| Verse | Strongs No. | Hebrew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben | H7205 | רְאוּבֵן |
[Proper Name Masculine] see ye a son; {Reuben} a son of Jacob |
| thou | H859 | אַתָּה |
thou and {thee} or (plural) ye and you |
| art my firstborn | H1060 | בְּכוֹר |
[Noun Masculine] firstborn; hence chief |
| my might | H3581 | כֹּחַ |
[Noun Masculine] {vigor} literally ({force } in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively ({capacity } means: produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard |
| and the beginning | H7225 | רֵאשִׁית |
[Noun Feminine] the {first} in {place} {time} order or rank (specifically a firstfruit) |
| of my strength | H202 | אוֹן |
[Noun Masculine] {ability} {power } (figuratively) wealth |
| the excellency | H3499 | יֶתֶר |
[Noun Masculine] also a small rope (as hanging free) |
| of dignity | H7613 | שְׂאֵת |
[Noun Feminine] an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character |
| and the excellency | H3499 | יֶתֶר |
[Noun Masculine] also a small rope (as hanging free) |
| of power | H5794 | עַז |
[Adjective] {strong} {vehement } harsh |
Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.