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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/47.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/47.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh again before leaving his court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/47.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/47.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/47.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and departed from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from Pharaoh’s presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from Pharaoh&#8217s presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/47.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob gave the king his blessing once again and left. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/47.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/47.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jacob gave the king a farewell blessing and left. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/47.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and then left the throne room. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/47.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from Pharaoh?s presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/47.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob blesses Pharaoh, and goes out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jacob blesseth Pharaoh, and goeth out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob will bless Pharaoh, and he will go out from before Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And blessing the king, he went out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And blessing the king, he went outside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/47.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and withdrew from his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from before Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yaquuv blessed Pharaoh and Yaquuv went out from before Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob blessed Pharao, and departed from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/47-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12312" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Jacob Settles in Goshen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>“My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.” <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">Then Jacob</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·reḵ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and departed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">from his</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mil·lip̄·nê (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">presence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-7.htm">Hebrews 7:7</a></span><br />And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27-29</a></span><br />So he came near and kissed him. When Isaac smelled his clothing, he blessed him and said: “Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed. / May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-4</a></span><br />So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-15.htm">Genesis 48:15-16</a></span><br />Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-28.htm">Genesis 49:28</a></span><br />These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-23.htm">Numbers 6:23-27</a></span><br />“Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1</a></span><br />This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">1 Kings 8:14-15</a></span><br />And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all / and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10</a></span><br />Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17</a></span><br />May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-5.htm">Psalm 128:5-6</a></span><br />May the LORD bless you from Zion, that you may see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life, / that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a></span><br />Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Luke 2:28-32</a></span><br />Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: / “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-50.htm">Luke 24:50-51</a></span><br />When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Genesis 47:7</a></b></br> And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-19.htm">Genesis 14:19</a></b></br> And he blessed him, and said, Blessed <i>be</i> Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/6-23.htm">Numbers 6:23-27</a></b></br> Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-3.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 47</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-1.htm">Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">He gives them habitation and maintenance.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">He gets the Egyptian's money;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">their cattle;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-18.htm">and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-23.htm">He restores the land for a fifth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Jacob's age.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His blessing of Pharaoh is significant as it demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be a blessing to the nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). In the ancient Near Eastern context, blessings were powerful and often seen as conveying divine favor. Jacob, despite being a foreigner and a shepherd—an occupation despised by Egyptians—holds a position of spiritual authority in this encounter. This act of blessing also reflects the respect and gratitude Jacob has for Pharaoh, who has provided refuge and sustenance for his family during the famine. Theologically, this moment foreshadows the role of Israel as a light to the nations, a theme that is further developed in the prophetic literature (<a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a>).<p><b>and departed from his presence.</b><br>Jacob's departure from Pharaoh's presence marks the end of a significant encounter between the patriarch of the Israelites and the ruler of Egypt. This meeting underscores the peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between Jacob's family and the Egyptians at this time. Historically, this period of favor towards the Israelites in Egypt would eventually change, leading to their enslavement as described in Exodus. Theologically, Jacob's departure can be seen as a type of Christ, who, after blessing humanity through His life and sacrifice, ascended and departed from the earthly realm, promising to return. This departure also signifies the transient nature of earthly life and the pilgrim journey of God's people, a theme echoed throughout Scripture (<a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, son of Isaac and Rebekah, and father of the twelve tribes of Israel. In this passage, he is an elderly man who has come to Egypt due to a famine in Canaan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt at the time. He is a powerful figure who has allowed Joseph, Jacob's son, to bring his family to Egypt to survive the famine.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Jacob and his family have come to reside during the famine. It is a place of refuge and provision for Jacob's family, thanks to Joseph's position.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/blessing.htm">Blessing</a></b><br>A significant act in Hebrew culture, often invoking God's favor and protection. Jacob's blessing of Pharaoh is a notable event, as it shows the respect and gratitude Jacob has for Pharaoh's kindness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/departure.htm">Departure</a></b><br>Jacob's leaving of Pharaoh's presence signifies the end of this particular interaction, highlighting the peaceful and respectful relationship between Jacob and Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_blessing.htm">The Power of Blessing</a></b><br>Blessing others is a powerful act that can transcend cultural and religious boundaries. It is a way to express gratitude and invoke God's favor upon others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>Jacob's interaction with Pharaoh demonstrates respect for authority, even when one is in a foreign land. Christians are called to respect and pray for those in leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Jacob's blessing is an expression of his faith in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to act in faith, trusting in God's provision and plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_influence.htm">Intergenerational Influence</a></b><br>Jacob's actions reflect the promises made to his grandfather Abraham. Our actions can have lasting impacts on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_in_relationships.htm">Gratitude in Relationships</a></b><br>Jacob's blessing of Pharaoh is an expression of gratitude. Cultivating a heart of gratitude can strengthen relationships and open doors for God's work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 47</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'vagabond'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What is Goshen's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_humble_yourself_before_god.htm">What is the summary of the Exodus from Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reaffirm_jacob's_name_as_israel.htm">(Genesis 35:9-10) Why does God reaffirm Jacob's name to Israel here, even though it was already changed in Genesis 32:28?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_600,000+_leaving_egypt.htm">Exodus 12:37 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that over 600,000 men (plus families) departed Egypt simultaneously?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jacob blessed Pharaoh</span> (as he had done on entering the royal presence), - <p> CHAPTER 47:11:27 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/47-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Jacob</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲקֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and departed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from [his]</span><br /><span class="heb">פַרְעֹֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ar·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">presence.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלִּפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/47-10.htm">OT Law: Genesis 47:10 Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out (Gen. 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