Genesis 47:31 — “Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he le… — NIV | maBible

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31 “Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

Passage themes

The oath required — Swear unto me
Worship of the dying man — bowed himself upon the bed’s head

Notes and references

Or Israel bowed down at the head of his bed

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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