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Let Reuben live, and not die; Nor let his men be few.
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A Blessing Despite Sin
Commentators note that Reuben had lost his birthright due to a great sin (Genesis 35:22). Moses' blessing, "Let Reuben live," is a powerful prayer of grace. It shows that even after failure and judgment, God's plan can include preservation and a future for His people. It's a plea for the tribe's survival, not its exaltation, demonstrating God's mercy.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let not his men be few - literally, "a number," that is, "a small number," such as could be easily counted (compare Genesis 34:30 note). Whi…
19th Century
Anglican
Let Reuben live, and not die. —“‘Live’ in this world,” says Rashi, “and ‘not die’ in the world to come.” The prayer meant…
Baptist
Here is his blessing, Let Reuben live. Reuben's great sin had lost him his birthright, yet Moses gives him as much of his blessing as he c…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let Reuben live, and not die As a tribe, continue and not be extinct, though they should not excel, because of the sin of…
The order in which the tribes are blessed here is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in gene…
