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27 Now Israel [a]lived in the land of Egypt, [b]in Goshen, and they (A)took possession of property in it and (B)were fruitful and became very numerous. 28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt (C)seventeen years; so the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were 147 years.

29 Then (D)the days for Israel to die drew near, and he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Please, if I have found favor in your sight, (E)place now your hand under my thigh and (F)deal with me in lovingkindness and truth. Please do not bury me in Egypt.

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  1. Genesis 47:27 Lit dwelt
  2. Genesis 47:27 Lit in the land of Goshen