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Do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/nlt/genesis/47.htm">New Living Translation</a> As the time of his death drew near, Jacob called for his son Joseph and said to him, “Please do me this favor. Put your hand under my thigh and swear that you will treat me with unfailing love by honoring this last request: Do not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/esv/genesis/47.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/kjv/genesis/47.htm">King James Bible</a> And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt: <a href="/nkjv/genesis/47.htm">New King James Version</a> When the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Now if I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/nasb_/genesis/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the time for Israel to die drew near, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Please, if I have found favor in your sight, place your hand under my thigh now and deal with me in kindness and faithfulness: please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/nasb/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the time for Israel to die drew near, he called his son Joseph and said to him, &#8220Please, if I have found favor in your sight, place now your hand under my thigh and deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/nasb77/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When the time for Israel to die drew near, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Please, if I have found favor in your sight, place now your hand under my thigh and deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/lsb/genesis/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the days for Israel to die drew near, and he called his son Joseph and said to him, “Please, if I have found favor in your sight, place now your hand under my thigh and deal with me in lovingkindness and truth. Please do not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/amp/genesis/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh and [promise to] deal loyally and faithfully with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/csb/genesis/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the time approached for him to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor with you, put your hand under my thigh and promise me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the time drew near for him to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, &#8220If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/asv/genesis/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the time drew near that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found favor in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me: bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt; <a href="/cev/genesis/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jacob knew he did not have long to live, he called in Joseph and said, "If you really love me, you must make a solemn promise not to bury me in Egypt. <a href="/erv/genesis/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the time drew near that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt: <a href="/gwt/genesis/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Israel was about to die. He called for his son Joseph and said to him, "I want you to swear that you love me and are faithful to me. Please don't bury me here. <a href="/gnt/genesis/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "Place your hand between my thighs and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/isv/genesis/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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 that you'll treat me fairly and kindly by not burying me in Egypt. <a href="/msb/genesis/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/genesis/47.htm">NET Bible</a> The time for Israel to die approached, so he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/nheb/genesis/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the time approached for Israel to die, so he summoned his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/wbt/genesis/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt: <a href="/web/genesis/47.htm">World English Bible</a> The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don’t bury me in Egypt, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the days of Israel are near to die, and he calls for his son, for Joseph, and says to him, “Now if I have found grace in your eyes, please put your hand under my thigh, and you have done kindness and truth with me; please do not bury me in Egypt, <a href="/ylt/genesis/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the days of Israel are near to die, and he calleth for his son, for Joseph, and saith to him, 'If, I pray thee, I have found grace in thine eyes, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and thou hast done with me kindness and truth; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt, <a href="/slt/genesis/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the days of Israel will draw near to die: and he will call to his son Joseph, and will say to him, If now I found grace in thine eyes, put now thy hand under my thigh, and thou shalt do to me kindness and truth: now thou shalt not bury me in Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he saw that the day of his death drew nigh, he called his son Joseph, and said to him: If I have found favour in thy sight, put thy hand under my thigh; and thou shalt shew me this kindness and truth, not to bury me in Egypt: <a href="/cpdv/genesis/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he discerned that the day of his death was approaching, he called his son Joseph, and he said to him: “If I have found favor in your sight, place your hand under my thigh. And you shall show me mercy and truth, not to bury me in Egypt. <a href="/nabre/genesis/47.htm">New American Bible</a> When the time approached for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him: “If it pleases you, put your hand under my thigh as a sign of your enduring fidelity to me; do not bury me in Egypt. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor with you, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal loyally and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph, and said to him, If now I have found grace in your sight, put your hand under my girdle, and I will make you to swear by the LORD that you will deal graciously and truly with me; do not bury me in Egypt; <a href="/hpbt/genesis/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the days approached for Israel to die, and he called Yoseph, his son, and he said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, place your hand under my loins and swear to me by LORD JEHOVAH, and perform grace and truth with me, and do not bury me in Egypt:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the time drew near that Israel must die; and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him: 'If now I have found favour in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt. <a href="/sep/genesis/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and the days of Israel drew nigh for him to die: and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, If I have found favour before thee, put thy hand under my thigh, and thou shalt execute mercy and truth toward me, so as not to bury me in Egypt. <a href="/parallel/genesis/47-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12516" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">The Israelites Prosper in Goshen</a> …28And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years. 29<a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê- (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">When the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yiq·rə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">drew near</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rå̄·ʾēl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">for Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lā·mūṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to die,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">he called</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: lə·yō·w·sêp̄ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">I have found</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in your eyes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śîm- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">your hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/3409.htm" title="3409: yə·rê·ḵî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be soft; the thigh; by euphem. The generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side.">my thigh</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and promise to show</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: we·’ĕ·meṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and faithfulness.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: ṯiq·bə·rê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">bury me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: bə·miṣ·rā·yim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">in Egypt,</a> 30but 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2-3</a> So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, / and 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, <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24-25</a> Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1-4</a> As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, ... <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a> By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1-2</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a> He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/joshua/23-14.htm">Joshua 23:14</a> Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed. <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">2 Peter 1:13-15</a> I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. / And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. <a href="/2_kings/20-1.htm">2 Kings 20:1</a> In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Philippians 1:23-24</a> I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. / But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. <a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15-16</a> So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37</a> Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the time drew near that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, If now I have found grace in your sight, put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray you, in Egypt:must die.<a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Genesis 47:9</a> And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.<a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a> In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.<a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24</a> And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.put.<a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a> And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:deal kindly.<a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Genesis 24:49</a> And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.bury me not.<a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24,25</a> And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob… <a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15,16</a> So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, … <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22</a> By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/47-19.htm">Die</a> <a href="/genesis/38-29.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/46-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/47-26.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/genesis/46-26.htm">Thigh</a> <a href="/genesis/46-30.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/exodus/1-10.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/genesis/48-21.htm">Die</a> <a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/47-30.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/48-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/50-21.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/48-9.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/exodus/1-5.htm">Thigh</a> <a href="/genesis/48-1.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 47</div>1. <a href="/genesis/47-1.htm">Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">He gives them habitation and maintenance.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">He gets the Egyptian's money;</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">their cattle;</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/47-18.htm">and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/47-23.htm">He restores the land for a fifth.</a> 28. <a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Jacob's age.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers.</a> </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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The name "Israel" signifies his role as the patriarch of the twelve tribes. His impending death marks a significant transition in the narrative of the Israelites. The awareness of his mortality prompts him to make arrangements for his burial, reflecting the importance of burial customs in ancient Near Eastern culture.he called his son Joseph Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, holds a position of power in Egypt as second only to Pharaoh. Jacob's summoning of Joseph highlights the special relationship between them and Joseph's ability to fulfill his father's wishes due to his authority. This also underscores the theme of family unity and the continuation of God's covenant through Joseph's line.and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes This phrase is a formal request, showing humility and respect. It reflects the cultural norms of the time, where seeking favor was a way to ensure cooperation and goodwill. The phrase is reminiscent of similar requests made by biblical figures seeking assurance or assistance, such as Ruth with Boaz.put your hand under my thigh This gesture was a customary oath-taking practice in the ancient Near East, symbolizing a solemn promise. It is also seen in <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2-3</a> when Abraham makes his servant swear an oath. The act signifies the seriousness of the commitment being made, often related to matters of great importance, such as family lineage and covenant promises.and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness The terms "kindness" and "faithfulness" are covenantal language, often associated with God's steadfast love and loyalty. Jacob is asking Joseph to act in accordance with these divine attributes, ensuring that his burial wishes are honored. This reflects the broader biblical theme of covenant loyalty and the expectation of mutual faithfulness among God's people.Do not bury me in Egypt Jacob's request not to be buried in Egypt emphasizes his desire to be laid to rest in the Promised Land, Canaan, where his ancestors were buried. This reflects the patriarchal hope in God's promises regarding the land. It also foreshadows the eventual exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, highlighting the temporary nature of their sojourn there and their ultimate return to the land God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel (Jacob)</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, originally named Jacob, who is nearing the end of his life and making final arrangements with his son Joseph. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> Jacob's beloved son, who rose to power in Egypt and is entrusted with fulfilling his father's burial wishes. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Jacob and his family have settled during the famine, but not the land of promise given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. <a href="/topical/p/promise_and_oath.htm">Promise and Oath</a> The cultural practice of placing a hand under the thigh as a solemn oath, signifying a serious commitment. 5. <a href="/topical/b/burial_request.htm">Burial Request</a> Jacob's desire to be buried in Canaan, the land promised to his descendants, reflecting his faith in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Jacob's request to be buried in Canaan reflects his unwavering faith in God's covenant promises. Believers are encouraged to hold fast to God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a> Jacob's concern for his burial place underscores the importance of leaving a legacy of faith. Christians should consider how their actions and decisions impact future generations. <a href="/topical/h/honoring_commitments.htm">Honoring Commitments</a> Joseph's willingness to fulfill his father's request highlights the importance of integrity and faithfulness in keeping promises. Believers are called to be people of their word. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_practices_and_their_significance.htm">Cultural Practices and Their Significance</a> Understanding the cultural context of biblical events can deepen our appreciation of the text. The oath-taking practice signifies the gravity of Jacob's request and Joseph's commitment. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_future.htm">Preparation for the Future</a> Jacob's preparations for his death remind us of the importance of planning for the future, both practically and spiritually. Christians should live with an eternal perspective, preparing for their heavenly home.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 47</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hand_under_thigh_mean.htm">What does placing a hand under a thigh signify?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_non-biblical_record_of_gen_47.htm">Why is there no clear non-biblical documentation of both a severe seven-year famine and the Hebrews thriving in Egypt (Genesis 47)?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_joseph's_high_rank_in_egypt.htm">Is there archaeological proof that Joseph was elevated to such a high rank in Egypt as described in Genesis 47:1-6?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_moses_mean_by_'let_my_people_go'.htm">What did Moses mean by 'Let my people go'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/47.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>ISRAEL IN EGYPT.(29) The time drew nigh that Israel must die--For seventeen years Jacob lived in Egypt, and saw the growing prosperity of his race under the fostering hand of Joseph. Placed at the entrance of Egypt, on the side of Arabia and Palestine, the clans of his sons would daily grow in number by the addition of Semitic immigrants, by whose aid they would make the vast and fertile region assigned them, and which had previously had but a scanty population, a well-cultivated and thriving land. But at last Jacob feels his end approaching, though apparently he was not as yet in immediate danger of death. But there was a wish over which he had long pondered; and desiring to have his mind set at rest, he sends for Joseph, and makes him promise that he will bury him in the cave at Machpelah. We find him again charging all his sons to grant him this request (<a href="/context/genesis/49-29.htm" title="And he charged them, and said to them, I am to be gathered to my people: bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in the field of Ephron the Hittite,">Genesis 49:29-32</a>); nor need we seek for any remote reason for it. Jacob's whole nature was a loving one, and strongly influenced by home and domestic feelings; and at Machpelah his nearest relatives were buried. In the next chapter he dwells upon Rachel's death, and his burial of her apart from the rest at Ephrath; and this seems to have increased his grief at her loss. At Machpelah, Abraham. whom he had known as a boy, his beloved father and mother, and Leah, who had evidently at last won his affections, all lay; and there, naturally, he too wished to lie among his own.Put . . . thy hand under my thigh.--See Note on <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm" title="And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh:">Genesis 24:2</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And the time drew nigh that Israel (i.e. Jacob) must die (literally, and the days of Israel to die drew near): and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight (not as if Jacob doubted Joseph's affection, but simply as desiring a last token of his love, perhaps also as unconsciously recognizing his son's greatness), put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, - an ancient form of adjuration (cf. <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a>) - and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt. On the root קָבַר, to bury (cf. Eng. cover), vide <a href="/genesis/23-4.htm">Genesis 23:4</a>. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/47-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the time יְמֵֽי־ (yə·mê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day drew near וַיִּקְרְב֣וּ (way·yiq·rə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach for Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֘ל‪‬ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to die, לָמוּת֒ (lā·mūṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill he called וַיִּקְרָ֣א ׀ (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read his son לִבְנ֣וֹ (liḇ·nōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Joseph לְיוֹסֵ֗ף (lə·yō·w·sêp̄) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites and said, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I have found מָצָ֤אתִי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵן֙ (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective in your eyes, בְּעֵינֶ֔יךָ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain put שִֽׂים־ (śîm-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set your hand יָדְךָ֖ (yā·ḏə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand under תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of my thigh יְרֵכִ֑י (yə·rê·ḵî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3409.htm">Strong's 3409: </a> Thigh,loin, flank, side and promise me that you will show וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make me עִמָּדִי֙ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, kindness חֶ֣סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty and faithfulness. וֶאֱמֶ֔ת (we·’ĕ·meṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not bury me תִקְבְּרֵ֖נִי (ṯiq·bə·rê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter in Egypt, בְּמִצְרָֽיִם׃ (bə·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">OT Law: Genesis 47:29 The time drew near that Israel must (Gen. 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