Genesis 47:31

And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.

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Other Translations for Genesis 47:31

BSB
"Swear to me," Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.
AKJV
And he said, Swear to me. And he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.
CPDV
And he said, "Then swear it to me." And as he was swearing, Israel adored God, turning to the head of his resting place.
ERV
And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
NHEB
Then he said, "Take an oath to me," and he took an oath to him. Then Israel bowed over the top of his staff.
SMT
And he will say, Swear to me. And he will swear to him. And Israel will worship upon the head of the rod.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 47:31

AndhesaidH559VerbSwearH7650untomeAndheswareH7650untohimAndIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinebowedH7812Verbhimselfuponthebed'sH4296Noun FeminineheadH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 47:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 47:31
Summary
Joseph swears oath, Jacob bows gratefully
Place
Egypt
Event
Covenant confirmation ritual
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Covenant