Genesis 50:3

And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days.

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Other Translations for Genesis 50:3

BSB
taking the forty days required to complete the embalming. And the Egyptians mourned for him seventy days.
AKJV
And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of those which are embalmed: and the Egyptians mourned for him three score and ten days.
CPDV
And while they were fulfilling his orders, forty days passed. For this was the method of embalming dead bodies. And Egypt wept for him for seventy days.
ERV
And forty days were fulfilled for him; for so are fulfilled the days of embalming: and the Egyptians wept for him threescore and ten days.
NHEB
Forty days were required for it, for that is how many the days it takes for embalming. The Egyptians mourned for him for seventy days.
SMT
And they will fill up forty days for him: for so will they fill up the days of the embalmed: and the Egyptians will weep for him seventy days.

Commentary for Genesis 50:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 50:3
Summary
Egyptians observe extended mourning period for Jacob
Place
Egypt
Event
Egyptians mourn Jacob extensively
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Ritual