Genesis 46:30

And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 46:30

BSB

Then Israel said to Joseph, "Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!"

AKJV

And Israel said to Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are yet alive.

CPDV

And the father said to Joseph, "Now I will die happy, because I have seen your face, and I am leaving you behind alive."

ERV

And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, that thou art yet alive.

NHEB

Then Israel said to Joseph, "Now let me die since I have seen your face, that you are still alive."

SMT

And Israel will say to Joseph, Now will I die, after I saw thy face, because thou art yet living.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 46:30

AndIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine NowH6471Noun FeminineletmedieH4191Verb sinceH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionIhaveseenH7200VerbthyfaceH6440Noun MasculinebecausethouartyetH5750 aliveH2416

Commentary for Genesis 46:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 46:30

Summary

Father expresses contentment seeing living son

Place

Goshen

Event

Israel's statement of completion

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC