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Genesis 47:29-31
New Century Version
Genesis 47:29-31
New Century Version
29 When Israel knew he soon would die, he called his son Joseph to him and said to him, “If you love me, put your hand under my leg.[a] Promise me you will not bury me in Egypt. 30 When I die, carry me out of Egypt, and bury me where my ancestors are buried.”
Joseph answered, “I will do as you say.”
31 Then Jacob said, “Promise me.” And Joseph promised him that he would do this. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
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- 47:29 put . . . leg This showed that a person would keep a promise.
Genesis 47:29-31
New International Version
Genesis 47:29-31
New International Version
29 When the time drew near for Israel(A) to die,(B) he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes,(C) put your hand under my thigh(D) and promise that you will show me kindness(E) and faithfulness.(F) Do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but when I rest with my fathers,(G) carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”(H)
“I will do as you say,” he said.
31 “Swear to me,”(I) he said. Then Joseph swore to him,(J) and Israel(K) worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.[a](L)
Footnotes
- Genesis 47:31 Or Israel bowed down at the head of his bed
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