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Genesis 46:30

“And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.”
— Genesis 46:30 (King James Version)

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Genesis 46:30 in 7 translations

KJVKing James Version
And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.
DRADouay–Rheims
And the father said to Joseph: Now shall I die with joy, because I have seen thy face, and leave thee alive.
ASVAmerican Standard Version
And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, that thou art yet alive.
DARBYDarby
And Israel said to Joseph, Now let me die, after I have seen thy face, since thou still livest.
WEBThe World English Bible
Israel said to Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen your face, that you are still alive.
YLTYoung's Literal Translation
and Israel saith unto Joseph, 'Let me die this time, after my seeing thy face, for thou art yet alive.'
BPVBiblePics Version
Israel said to Joseph, "Now I can die, since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive."

Context: Genesis 46

28And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen.

29And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

30And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.

31And Joseph said unto his brethren, and unto his father's house, I will go up, and shew Pharaoh, and say unto him, My brethren, and my father's house, which were in the land of Canaan, are come unto me;

32And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.

About Genesis 46: Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Genesis 46: Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

Commentary

Genesis 46 is the account of Jacob and his family's journey to Egypt. After being instructed by God to go to Egypt, Jacob and his family set out on their journey. Along the way, Jacob stops at Beersheba and offers sacrifices to God. He then receives a vision from God, reassuring him that he and his family will be safe in Egypt.

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