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Genesis 47:29-31
Good News Translation
Genesis 47:29-31
Good News Translation
29 (A)When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “Place your hand between my thighs[a] and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt. 30 I want to be buried where my fathers are; carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”
Joseph answered, “I will do as you say.”
31 Jacob said, “Make a vow that you will.” Joseph made the vow, and Jacob gave thanks there on his bed.
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- Genesis 47:29 See 24.2.
Genesis 47:29-31
New International Version
Genesis 47:29-31
New International Version
29 When the time drew near for Israel(A) to die,(B) he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes,(C) put your hand under my thigh(D) and promise that you will show me kindness(E) and faithfulness.(F) Do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but when I rest with my fathers,(G) carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”(H)
“I will do as you say,” he said.
31 “Swear to me,”(I) he said. Then Joseph swore to him,(J) and Israel(K) worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.[a](L)
Footnotes
- Genesis 47:31 Or Israel bowed down at the head of his bed
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