Genesis 47:31 — “Swear that you will do it,” Jacob insisted. So Joseph gave his oath, and Jacob… — NLT | maBible

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31 “Swear that you will do it,” Jacob insisted. So Joseph gave his oath, and Jacob bowed humbly at the head of his bed.

Passage themes

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

Notes and references

Greek version reads and Israel bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff. Compare Heb 11:21.

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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