Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He said, “
King James Version
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Holman Bible
God said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.
International Standard Version
"I'm God, your father's God. Don't be afraid to move down to Egypt, because I'm going to turn you into a mighty nation there.
A Conservative Version
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father. Fear not to go down into Egypt, for I will there make of thee a great nation.
American Standard Version
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Amplified
And He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you (your descendants) a great nation there.
Bible in Basic English
And he said, I am God, the God of your father: go down to Egypt without fear, for I will make a great nation of you there:
Darby Translation
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down to Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say, I am God, the God of thy father: thou shalt not fear going down to Egypt; for I will there make thee into a great nation.
King James 2000
And he said, I am God, the God of your father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of you a great nation:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then he said, "I [am] the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you a great nation there.
Modern King James verseion
And He said, I am God, the God of your fathers. Do not fear to go down into Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said, "I am that mighty God of thy father, fear not to go down into Egypt. For I will make of thee there a great people.
NET Bible
He said, "I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.
New Heart English Bible
He said, "I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down into Egypt, for there I will make of you a great nation.
The Emphasized Bible
And he said - Behold me! And he said: I, am GOD himself, the God of thy father, - Be not afraid of going down to Egypt, seeing that for a great nation, will I plant thee there.
Webster
And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
World English Bible
He said, "I am God, the God of your father. Don't be afraid to go down into Egypt, for there I will make of you a great nation.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He saith, 'I am God, God of thy father, be not afraid of going down to Egypt, for for a great nation I set thee there;
Themes
Communion » Instances of » Isaac, in dreams
Interlinear
'ab
Yare'
Yarad
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 46:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob And His Offspring Go To Egypt
2
That night, God spoke to him and said: Jacob! Jacob! Here I am, Jacob answered.
3 He said, “
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you. I will make your name great. You will be a blessing.
Deuteronomy 26:5
Answer before Jehovah your God: 'My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt and traveled there. They were few in number but he became a great, mighty and populous nation.
Genesis 35:11
God also said: I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and increase in number. A nation and an assembly of nations will come from you. Kings shall come forth from you.
Genesis 13:15-16
All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring (descendants) from generation to generation.
Genesis 15:1
The word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram; I am your shield. Your reward shall be very great.
Genesis 15:13
Jehovah said to Abram: Know this for sure; your offspring will be strangers (aliens) in a land that is not theirs. They will be slaves there, and they shall be oppressed for four hundred years.
Genesis 18:18
Abraham will definitely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed in him.
Genesis 22:17
I will certainly bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of their enemies' cities.
Genesis 26:2-3
Jehovah appeared to Isaac and said: Isaac, stay away from Egypt! I will show you where I want you to go.
Genesis 28:13-14
Jehovah was standing above the stairway. He proclaimed: I am Jehovah, the God of your grandfather Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give the land on which you are lying to you and your descendants.
Genesis 47:27
The Israelites lived in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They became rich and had many children.
Exodus 1:7-10
The children of Israel had many children. They became so numerous and strong that the land was filled with them.
Deuteronomy 1:10
Jehovah your God has increased your numbers. Today you are more numerous than the stars of heaven.
Deuteronomy 10:22
Your fathers traveled to Egypt, seventy persons in all. Now Jehovah your God has made you as numerous as the stars of the universe (physical heavens).
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Isaiah 43:1-2
Jehovah created Jacob and formed Israel. Jehovah says: Do not be afraid for I have reclaimed you. I have called you by my name. You are mine.
Jeremiah 40:9
Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men. He said: Do not be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Live in this country, serve the king of Babylon, and you will prosper.
Acts 7:17
When the time of God's promise to Abraham drew near, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt.
Acts 27:24
He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.