Cursed 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.
May their anger be cursed, because it was so fierce; and may their rage be cursed, because it was so cruel. I will separate them throughout Jacob's family and scatter them across Israel.
The writer is pronouncing judgment on destructive anger and rage, declaring that those who acted cruelly will be divided and scattered as consequence.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Jacob's final blessing and prophecy over his twelve sons before his death. He is specifically speaking about Simeon and Levi, who had violently massacred the men of Shechem to avenge their sister Dinah's assault. Their excessive brutality, while defending family honor, crossed moral boundaries and brought shame upon the family.
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