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Genesis 49:2-4
Reuben, "unstable as water," would "not excel," because of his sexual depravity. Although he was the firstborn, he did not receive the birthright blessing.
Charles Whitaker
Searching for Israel (Part Two): Blessings in FaithRelated Topics: Reuben | Reuben as Unstable as Water | Reuben's Sexual Depravity | Searching for Israel | Sexual Depravity | Unstable as Water
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