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Genesis 49:5 · KJV

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

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Passage Context

3Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.
5Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.
6O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.
7Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the actions of others that cause harm?

2

What does it mean for you to stand against cruelty in your life?

3

When have you had to distance yourself from toxic influences?

Life Application

justice

Stand up against injustice and cruelty in your community. Advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.

relationships

Evaluate your close relationships and consider if they are healthy or harmful. Make choices that promote your well-being.

People in This Verse

LeviOT

Levi, another son of Jacob, joined his brother Simeon in avenging Dinah's honor, which established the Levites as a distinct tribe.

First appearance: Genesis 29:34

SimeonOT

Simeon was one of Jacob's twelve sons and a key figure in the violent retribution against Shechem for the assault on his sister Dinah.

First appearance: Genesis 29:33

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