Genesis 46:4

I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 46:4

BSB

I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph's own hands will close your eyes."

AKJV

I will go down with you into Egypt; and I will also surely bring you up again: and Joseph shall put his hand on your eyes.

CPDV

I will descend with you to that place, and I will lead you back from there, returning. Also, Joseph will place his hands over your eyes.

ERV

I will go down with thee into Egypt; and I will also surely bring thee up again: and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.

NHEB

I will go down with you into Egypt, and I myself will surely bring you up again, and Joseph will close your eyes."

SMT

I will go down with thee to Egypt, and I will raise thee up; and Joseph shall put his hand upon thine eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 46:4

IwillgodownH3381VerbwiththeeintoEgyptH4714andIwillalsosurelyH5927VerbbringtheeupH5927VerbagainandJosephH3130Proper Name MasculineshallputH7896VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineuponthineeyesH5869Noun

Commentary for Genesis 46:4

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

Overview of Genesis 46:4

Summary

God pledges to accompany Jacob and ensure his return

Place

Beersheba

Event

God guarantees Jacob's safe journey and return

Estimated Time Period

c. 1876 BC