Genesis 47:29 — The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said… — WEB | maBible

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29 The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, “ If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don’t 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

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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