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Genesis 47:31
Genesis 47:31 is verse 31 of Genesis chapter 47, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
“Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.
Hebrew; LXX Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff; see Hebrews 11:21.
King James Version
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
World English Bible
Israel said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the bed’s head.
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Genesis 47:29–31 · Berean Standard Bible
29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
30 but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.”
31 “Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Genesis 24:3and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,
Genesis 47:29When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
Genesis 24:26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
Genesis 48:1Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Genesis 48:2When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel rallied his strength and sat up in bed.
1 Kings 1:47The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed,
Hebrews 11:21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.