Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
What does Genesis 49:5 mean?
Reuben was the first-born; but by gross sin, he forfeited the birthright. The character of Reuben is, that he was unstable as water.
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Keep this verse inside Genesis 49:5-7 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Levi Person
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Adhesion. (1. ) The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah’s words ( Gen. 29:34 ).
- Simeon Person
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Hearing. (1. ) The second son of Jacob by Leah ( Gen. 29:33 ). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26).