Genesis 49:5

Genesis 49:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5“Simeon and Levi are brothers—

their swords49:5 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. are weapons of violence.

5¶“Simeon and Levi are brothers;

Their 49:5 Or plans; meaning uncertainswords are implements of violence.

5“Simeon and Levi are brothers;

Their swords are implements of violence.

5¶“Simeon and Levi are brothers [equally headstrong, deceitful, vindictive, and cruel];

Their swords are weapons of violence and revenge. [Gen 34:25-30]

5Simeon and Levi are brothers;

their swords49:5 Or dwelling places are weapons of violence.

5“Simeon and Levi are brothers.

Their swords have killed a lot of people.