Genesis 48:21

And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

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Other Translations for Genesis 48:21

BSB
Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers.
AKJV
And Israel said to Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.
CPDV
And he said to his son Joseph: "See, I am dying, and God will be with you, and he will lead you back to the land of your fathers.
ERV
And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.
NHEB
Then Israel said to Joseph, "Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you, and God will bring you back from this land to the land of your fathers.
SMT
And Israel will say to Joseph, I am dying: and God was with you and turned you back to the land of your fathers.

Commentary for Genesis 48:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 48:21
Summary
Dying patriarch assures Joseph of divine future care
Place
Egypt
Event
Patriarch promises divine guidance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1650 BC
Category
Narrative