ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 49:4
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Gen 49:4

49:4 Unstable. Reuben’s behavior was reckless and destructive. The Hebrew here connotes pride and presumption (cf. Judg. 9:4; 1 Chr. 5:1, 2).