Genesis 42:38 — But Jacob said, “My son shall not go down [to Egypt] with you; for his brother… — AMP | maBible

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38 But Jacob said, “My son shall not go down [to Egypt] with you; for his brother is dead, and he alone is left [of Rachel’s children]. If any harm or accident should happen to him on the journey you are taking, then you will bring my gray hair down to Sheol (the place of the dead) in sorrow.”

Passage themes

The loss of Joseph — his brother is dead, and he is left alone
Fear of harm — if mischief befall him by the way in the which ye go
Dying of grief — then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave

Events in this chapter

42.1 — Réconciliation Joseph et frères

Did you know?

Bereshit : « Au commencement » Le mot « Genèse » vient du grec genesis, qui signifie « origine ». En hébreu, le livre s'appelle Bereshit, « Au commencement », son tout premier mot.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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