genesis 49:5

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Genesis 49:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 49:5
Verse 5 of 33

Scripture focus

Simeon and Levi [are] brethren; instruments of cruelty [are in] their habitations.

Genesis 49:5KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 49:5

Theological / Devotional

Simeon and Levi. They were brothers, not merely in the flesh, but also in their thoughts and actions (see ch. 34:25).

Their habitations. The meaning of the word translated “habitations” is obscure. Other suggested translations of this uncertain Hebrew word are “machinations,” “joining,” “rage,” “swords.” It is clear, however, that Jacob had in mind their wantonness in treacherously massacring the population of Shechem (ch. 34:25-29), a crime of which Jacob never approved.

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