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Genesis 47:30-31
Easy-to-Read Version
Genesis 47:30-31
Easy-to-Read Version
30 Bury me in the place where my ancestors are buried. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in our family grave.”
Joseph answered, “I promise that I will do what you say.”
31 Then Jacob said, “Make a vow to me.” And Joseph vowed to him that he would do this. Then Israel laid his head back down on the bed.[a]
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- Genesis 47:31 Then Israel … on the bed Or “Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed” or “Then Israel worshiped on the head of the staff.”
Genesis 47:30-31
New International Version
Genesis 47:30-31
New International Version
30 but when I rest with my fathers,(A) carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried.”(B)
“I will do as you say,” he said.
31 “Swear to me,”(C) he said. Then Joseph swore to him,(D) and Israel(E) worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.[a](F)
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- Genesis 47:31 Or Israel bowed down at the head of his bed
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