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Genesis 47:27-29
International Standard Version
Genesis 47:27-29
International Standard Version
27 Israel remained in Egypt’s Goshen territory, acquired land there, became prosperous, and his descendants[a] grew very numerous. 28 He lived for seventeen more years in Egypt, until he was 147 years old. 29 As the time approached for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and addressed him. “Please,” he asked, “if you’re happy with me, make a solemn promise[b] that you’ll treat me fairly and kindly by not burying me in Egypt.
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- Genesis 47:27 The Heb. lacks his descendants
- Genesis 47:29 Lit. me, place your hand under my thigh; i.e., make a solemn promise based on the sanctity of the family and commitment to the family line
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