Genesis 47:29 — When Jacob knew he did not have long to live, he called in Joseph and said, “If… — CEV | maBible

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29 When Jacob knew he did not have long to live, he called in Joseph and said, “If you really love me, you must make a solemn promise not to bury me in Egypt.

Passage themes

The end of life — the time drew nigh that Israel must die
The gesture of the oath — put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh
A loyalty requested — deal kindly and truly with me
An oath required — jure
A grave outside Egypt — bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt

Notes and references

47.29,30 Gn 49.29-32; 50.6.

Events in this chapter

47.27 — Jacob (Israël) bénit sa descendance

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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