Genesis 49:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 49:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 49:3 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 49:3 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Genesis 49:3 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 49:3
“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:3: art, might, power
“But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his. that...: Heb. that is found with him”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:3: firstborn, beginning, strength
“Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:3: might, strength, power
“And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:3: art, might, power
“He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?”
Shares key themes with Genesis 49:3: art, might, strength
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