Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
When I rest with my fathers, carry me away from Egypt and bury me in their burial place.”
Joseph answered, “I will do what you have asked.”
New American Standard Bible
but when I
King James Version
But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.
International Standard Version
Instead, when I've died, as my ancestors have, you are to carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their tomb." "I'll do what you've asked," Joseph replied.
A Conservative Version
but when I sleep with my fathers, thou shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place. And he said, I will do as thou have said.
American Standard Version
but when I sleep with my fathers, thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying-place. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.
Amplified
but when I lie down with my fathers [in death], you will carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place [at Hebron in the cave of Machpelah].” And Joseph said, “I will do as you have directed.”
Bible in Basic English
But when I go to my fathers, you are to take me out of Egypt and put me to rest in their last resting-place. And he said, I will do so.
Darby Translation
but when I shall lie with my fathers, thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their sepulchre. And he said, I will do according to thy word.
Julia Smith Translation
I will lie down with my fathers, and thou shalt lift me up out of Egypt, and thou shalt bury me in their grave. And he will say, I will do according to thy word.
King James 2000
But I will lie with my fathers, and you shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place. And he said, I will do as you have said.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but let me lie with my ancestors. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial site." And he said, "I will do according to your word."
Modern King James verseion
But I will lie with my fathers. You shall carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burying-place. And he said, I will do according to your words.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but let me lie by my fathers, and carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burial." And he answered, "I will do as thou hast said."
NET Bible
but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place." Joseph said, "I will do as you say."
New Heart English Bible
but when I sleep with my fathers, you shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place." He said, "I will do as you have said."
The Emphasized Bible
When I shall lie down with my fathers, then shalt thou carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said: I, will do according to thy word.
Webster
But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying-place. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.
World English Bible
but when I sleep with my fathers, you shall carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burying place." He said, "I will do as you have said."
Youngs Literal Translation
and I have lain with my fathers, and thou hast borne me out of Egypt, and buried me in their burying-place.' And he saith, 'I -- I do according to thy word;'
Themes
Burial » The jews anxious to be interred in their family places of
Burial » Burying places » Family
Children » Good » Obey parents
jacob » Exacts a promise from joseph to bury him with his forefathers
Oath » Requires joseph to swear that he would bury him with his forefathers
Interlinear
Nasa'
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 47:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel Settles In Goshen
29
When the time drew near for him to die,
Joseph answered, “I will do what you have asked.”
31
And Jacob said, “Swear to me.” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.
Cross References
Genesis 49:29-32
Then he commanded them: “I am about to be gathered to my people.
Genesis 23:19
After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 25:9
His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah
Genesis 50:5-14
my father made me take an oath,
Genesis 50:25
So Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath: “When God comes to your aid, you are to carry my bones up from here.”
2 Samuel 19:37
Please let your servant return so that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham:
1 Kings 13:22
but you went back and ate bread and drank water in the place that He said to you, “Do not eat bread and do not drink water”—
Nehemiah 2:3
and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I
Nehemiah 2:5
and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried,
Acts 7:15-16
and Jacob went down to Egypt. He and our ancestors died there,